Today, Friday, February 23, marks the passing of Manohar Joshi, who was the former Chief Minister of Maharashtra at the age of 86. The former Lok Sabha Speaker was admitted to PD Hinduja Hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest on February 21 and breathed his last at the private medical facility, family sources said, as reported by PTI.
In May of last year, the Shiv Sena stalwart was hospitalized at the same Hinduja Hospital due to suffering a brain haemorrhage.
Family sources told ANI that the funeral will be held later in the day at Dadar Shivaji Park Crematorium, with full state honors.
While speaking to Hindustan Times, his son Unmesh said, “He had been admitted to the ICU and was under observation. He had cardiac trouble on Wednesday. He had prolonged age-related health issues. We will be performing last rites at Shivaji Park crematorium and before this, the mortal remains will be brought to our house in Matunga.”
The hospital had earlier issued a statement about Joshi being in the ICU. “Mr Manohar Joshi, Ex-Chief Minister of Maharashtra, was admitted at P.D. Hinduja Hospital on 21st February 2024. Due to a cardiac event, he is now severely ill. He is currently in the ICU under close observation and receiving the best medical care and treatment.”
Manohar Joshi’s political career
From 1995 to 1999, Manohar Joshi served as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra and Speaker of the Lok Sabha. From 2006 to 2012, he served as a Member of Rajya Sabha and Minister of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises.
