Updated March 17th, 2019 at 21:41 IST

'One of our finest leaders': Kamal Haasan, Sanjay Dutt, Vivek Oberoi, others mourn loss of Goa CM Manohar Parrikar

Celebrities from the entertainment fraternity mourned the death of Goa Chief Minister and former Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar. Akshay Kumar, Hema Malini, Kamal Haasan, Sanjay Dutt, Madhur Bhandarkar, Randeep Hooda and many other celebrities expressed their grief on social media and paid a tribute to the politician.

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President Ram Nath Kovind on Sunday announced the passing of Goa Chief Minister and former Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar after a prolonged illness. He was 63.

Celebrities from the entertainment fraternity too mourned the leader's loss. Akshay Kumar, Hema Malini, Kamal Haasan, Sanjay Dutt, Madhur Bhandarkar, Randeep Hooda and many other celebrities expressed their grief on social media and paid tributes to the politician.

READ: President Of India Ram Nath Kovind Announces That Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar Has Passed Away

Apart from celebrities praising him for his spirit, calling him 'one of our finest leaders', 'a true patriot', 'true servant of the nation', most of them highlighted his simplicity and the fact that he was an IITian.

Here’s what the celebrities tweeted:

Extremely sad at hearing about the demise of Sh. Manohar Parrikar Ji. I feel blessed to have had the fortune of meeting and knowing a sincere and good soul as he was. Heartfelt condolences to his family🙏🏻
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar)

The extremely popular, conscientious, efficient CM of Goa is no more. Manohar Parrikarji will be mourned by all, way beyond party lines - such was his charisma & appeal. With a heavy heart the country says RIP Manoharji🙏
— Hema Malini (@dreamgirlhema)

Party ideologies apart a good and gentle man will always be it. Not even cancer can kill a spirit like @manoharparrikar . Have had the honour of breaking bread with him. As will the Nation, I too will remember him.
— Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan)

Sad to hear about the loss of one of our finest leaders, #ManoharParrikar ji. May he rest in peace. My prayers are with the grieving family & friends.
— Sanjay Dutt (@duttsanjay)

A true patriot passes away, RIP #ManoharParrikar ji. A great leader who we will always admire, remember and seek inspiration from. Heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones.
— Vivek Anand Oberoi (@vivekoberoi)

Saddened to know about the demise of #ManoharParrikar ji. He will always be remembered for his simplicity and as a common man with strong determination. It's a great loss for the nation.#OmShanti 🙏 pic.twitter.com/pZMgFwIGSq
— Madhur Bhandarkar (@imbhandarkar)

Man of few words,simple,epitome of integrity&efficiency,a straight shooter,defence minister,3 time chief minister of Goa,away from the trappings of a person in power,IITian,well mannered,a true servant of the nation, an example to follow for one and all.. Salute #ManoharParrikar pic.twitter.com/geIG1dA0vz
— Randeep Hooda (@RandeepHooda)

Sad news about about the passing of Goa’s Chief Minister @manoharparrikar. I admired him very much as a person. #RIPManoharParrikar
— Nikhil Chinapa (@nikhilchinapa)

A Goan
An Indian
An IIT-ian
A politician
A chief minister
A defence minister
A gentleman
A family man
A statesman

Yet, always the simple man.

You lived well, Sir.
You will be missed. #RIPMaoharParrikar
— Ram Subramanian (@VORdotcom)

#ManoharParrikar always came accross as one of the more level headed and decent politicians in the country. Rest in Peace sir.
— Vir Das (@thevirdas)

RIP Shri #ManoharParrikar Condolences and strength to the family in this tragic time of grief.
— Swara Bhasker (@ReallySwara)

#ManoharParrikar lost his battle to cancer but in his last days set a fine example of working against all odds. He will be a tough act to follow. Rest in peace sir.
— Siddharth (@Actor_Siddharth)

READ: Down To Earth, Respected By Supporters And Rivals, BJP's Fortune-changer In Goa: Read About Manohar Parrikar's Political Life Here

Parrikar was suffering from a serious pancreatic ailment. He was at his private residence at Dona Paula in Goa during his last hours.

One of the senior most and respectable leaders in the political arena, Parrikar was an alumnus of IIT Bombay before he stepped foot into politics. He was first elected into Goa Assembly in 1984.

He first became the CM of Goa in 2000 and was in the post for two years.

In the elections which followed in 2002, he was re-elected, but had to step down in 2005 after his government lost the majority.

Manohar Parrikar then began his third term as Goa CM in 2012 after his party won the state elections. He held the post for two years, before stepping down to take over as the Defence Minister from Arun Jaitley, who took over as the Finance Minister.

During his time as the Minister of Defence, Parrikar was credited with improving the sector through his diligent decision-making ability. He ceded his position to become the Goa CM again after BJP formed a coalition government in the state following elections in 2017.

Published March 17th, 2019 at 20:59 IST

'One of our finest leaders': Kamal Haasan, Sanjay Dutt, Vivek Oberoi, others mourn loss of Goa CM Manohar Parrikar

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