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Mumbai (RBI), Maharashtra Governor Ramesh Bais laid a wreath on the mortal remains of former Chief Minister and former Lok Sabha Speaker Manohar Joshi in Mumbai.

The Governor conveyed his condolences to Unmesh Joshi.

Manohar Joshi

Shiv Sena veteran and former Maharashtra chief minister Manohar Joshi passed away in the early hours on Friday. He was 86. Joshi was admitted to Mahim’s Hinduja Hospital and family members said that he died following prolonged health issues. Joshi’s mortal remains will be kept at his Matunga Road home where leaders and his supporters would be able to offer their last respects on Friday morning. His funeral will be conducted at the Shivaji Park crematorium on Friday afternoon. Officials said that Joshi will get a state funeral. Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray has cut short his state wide tour from Buldhana and is expected to arrive to attend Joshi’s funeral later on Friday. Joshi was not very active in politics for some time now.

Maha Governor Bais condoles the demise of Manohar Joshi

Maharashtra Governor Ramesh Bais has expressed grief over the demise of former Chief Minister of Maharashtra and former Lok Sabha Speaker Manohar Joshi.

In a condolence message, Governor Bais wrote;

"Shri Manohar Joshi was one of the most respected political leaders in Maharashtra.  A skilled organizer, outstanding parliamentarian, excellent orator, fiery opposition leader and respected Lok Sabha Speaker, Shri Joshi left his indelible mark while discharging every role. Realizing the importance of skill education long ago, he created centres for imparting technical and skill education which helped thousands of young women and men to secure jobs. Joshi Ji was a soft-spoken and erudite parliamentarian who was respected by politicians cutting across the political spectrum. In his demise, Maharashtra has lost a man of high principles and values.  I had the good fortune of knowing Shri Joshi intimately when he was the Speaker of the Lok Sabha. My heartfelt condolences to his family."