Political leaders cutting across party lines paid rich tribute to former Lok Sabha speaker and Maharashtra ex-chief minister Manohar Joshi, who passed away at a Mumbai hospital on Friday, describing him as studious and disciplined. Pics/Sameer Markande
Updated On: 2024-02-23 05:01 PM IST
Compiled by : Asif Ali Sayed
Manohar Joshi (86) had been admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of Hinduja Hospital on February 21 after suffering a cardiac arrest
Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said Joshi's contribution to society, politics and the field of education was immense
Manohar Joshi was a member of the Legislative Council, Assembly, Lok Sabha as well as the Rajya Sabha. He rose from being a corporator and mayor of Mumbai to chief minister and member of Parliament. Be it personal life or public life, he was a disciplinarian, Devendra Fadnavis said
In the passing of Joshi, Deputy CM Ajit Pawar said, a leader fighting for the rights of Marathi people has passed into the pages of history
Former Union minister and NCP founder Sharad Pawar said Joshi was known in political circles as a straight forward leader who strived to get things done. As the Lok Sabha speaker, he played an important role in getting the statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on Parliament premises
Former CM Ashok Chavan said Joshi was a multi-faceted personality who took an interest in art and culture despite his busy political schedule
