Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that he is deeply saddened by the demise of Goa Chief Minister, Manohar Parrikar .In a tweet, Mr Modi described him as an unparalleled leader, true patriot and exceptional administrator 
He also said, Manohar Parrikar was the builder of modern Goa and remained the preferred leader of the state for years. The Prime Minister said, Parrikar’s is pro-people policies ensured Goa scales remarkable heights of progress.
Mr Modi said, India will be eternally grateful to Manohar Parrikar for his tenure as Defence Minister. He said, when he was Defence Minister, India witnessed a series of decisions that enhanced India’s security capacities, boosted indigenous defence production and bettered the lives of ex-servicemen.