C'garh Guv, CM, Raman Singh hail Parrikar's contribution

Chhattisgarh Governor Anandiben Patel, Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel and former CM and BJP colleague Raman Singh offered tribute to Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar who died Sunday evening after prolonged illness.

Patel said Parrikar's death was an irreparable loss.

Chief Minister Baghel extended his deepest sympathies to the family of Parrikar, while Singh said the nation had lost a "karmayogi".

"He was a karmayogi in the true sense. He led his life with simplicity. His ideological greatness will continue to inspire those who are working in the social field," Singh said.

BJP legislative party leader Dharamlal Kaushik said Parrikar's life was a struggle for equality in society under odd situations.

"He had established an ideal while executing his duties as Union Home minister and Goa chief minister. His contribution will always remain as an inspiration among us," Kaushik said.