Prime Minister Narendra Modi today condoled the passing away of former Goa and Maharashtra Governor Mohammed Fazal.
PM Modi also recalled Fazal's contribution to public life and prayed that his soul rests in peace.
Fazal, 92, passed away this morning at his residence in Abu Bakrpur in Allahabad. He has three sons and a daughter. He was suffering from low blood pressure and congestion in the chest for past couple of days and also suffered from short term memory loss.
Born on July 2, 1922, Fazal had studied at the University of Allahabad, the London School of Economics and the University of London.
He was the senior-most member of the Planning Commission during 1980-85, and took up his first his first gubernatorial assignment in 1999 and became the Governor of Goa.
He took over as the Governor of Maharashtra in 2002 and held the office till 2004.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app