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What happened Manohar Parrikar?
Illness and death On 27 October 2018 the Goa government announced that CM Manohar Parrikar had pancreatic cancer. He died on 17 March 2019 at the age of 63 from pancreatic cancer at his residence in Panaji.
Who is the current minister in charge of Defence?
Rajnath Singh (Minister)
Ministry of Defence/Officeholders
What was Rajnath Singh before Defence minister?
He has previously served as the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh and as a Cabinet Minister in the Vajpayee Government. He was the Home Minister in the First Modi Ministry.
Is Manohar Parrikar married?
Medha Parrikarm.?–2000
Manohar Parrikar/Spouse
Who is Goa first CM?
Chief Ministers of Goa
| No. | Name | Term of office |
|---|---|---|
| To | ||
| 1 | Dayanand Bandodkar | 2 December 1966 |
| – | Vacant (President’s rule) | 5 April 1967 |
| (1) | Dayanand Bandodkar | 23 March 1972 |
Who replaced Francisco Sardinha as Goa’s Chief Minister?
Francisco Sardinha
| Francisco Sardinha MP | |
|---|---|
| Preceded by | Churchill Alemao |
| Succeeded by | Ramakant Angle |
| Constituency | Mormugao |
| 9th Chief Minister of Goa |
Who was made the Defence minister and why?
The first defence minister of independent India was Baldev Singh Chokkar, who served in Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru’s cabinet during 1947–52. Rajnath Singh is the current defence minister of India….Minister of Defence (India)
| Minister of Defence Rakshā Mantri | |
|---|---|
| Deputy | Ajay Bhatt Minister of State |
| Website | mod.gov.in |
What does the Ministry of Defence do?
We work for a secure and prosperous United Kingdom with global reach and influence. We will protect our people, territories, values and interests at home and overseas, through strong armed forces and in partnership with allies, to ensure our security, support our national interests and safeguard our prosperity.
Who was the 1st female Defence minister of India?
Former Raksha Mantri
| S.No. | Name | From Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SMT. NIRMALA SITHARAMAN | 07.09.17 |
| 2 | SHRI ARUN JAITLEY | 13.03.17 |
| 3 | SHRI MANOHAR PARRIKAR | 09.11.14 |
| 4 | SHRI ARUN JAITLEY | 26.05.14 |
Where did Manohar Parrikar died?
Panaji, India
Manohar Parrikar/Place of death
What is the political career of Manohar Parrikar?
Political career. On March 14, 2017, Parrikar was sworn in as Chief Minister of Goa. The Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party, one of the parties who allied with BJP in Goa after election results were announced, had said that it would extend support to the BJP only if Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar was brought back to the state as Chief Minister.
When was Manohar Parrikar sworn in as Chief Minister of Goa?
On March 14, 2017, Parrikar was sworn in as Chief Minister of Goa. The Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party, one of the parties who allied with BJP in Goa after election results were announced, had said that it would extend support to the BJP only if Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar was brought back to the state as Chief Minister.
What kind of cancer does Manohar Parrikar have?
During March–June 2018, Parrikar was undergoing treatment for what would turn out to be pancreatic cancer at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, USA. He returned to India and in September was admitted in the AIIMS, Delhi for treatment. On 27 October 2018 the Goa government announced that CM Manohar Parrikar had pancreatic cancer.
What did Parrikar say about Aamir Khan?
In wake of the debate on religious intolerance in India and actor Aamir Khan stating that his wife Kiran Rao had asked to move out of India, Parrikar made a controversial remark that “if anyone speaks like this, he has to be taught a lesson of his life”. He later clarified that he had not targeted any specific individual.