Former Lok Sabha speaker, ex-CM of Maharashtra Manohar Joshi dies at 86

Manohar Joshi no more: An Indian politician, a prominent figure in Maharashtra's political landscape and former Lok Sabha Speaker, Manohar Joshi passed away this morning at around 3 am in Hinduja Hospital, Mumbai. 

As per the reports, 86-year-old key patron of NLC Bharat, Joshi was admitted to Hinduja Hospital on February 21 after suffering a cardiac arrest.

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"Manohar Joshi, Ex-Chief Minister of Maharashtra, was admitted at PD Hinduja Hospital on 21st February 2024. He suffered a cardiac event and is severely ill. He is currently in the ICU under close observation and receiving best of medical care," the hospital said in a statement on Thursday.

The funeral ceremony of Manohar Joshi to take place at Dadar Shivaji Park Crematorium, with full state honours

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Who was Manohar Joshi? 

• Manohar Joshi was an Indian politician and a prominent figure in Maharashtra's political landscape.
• Joshi was associated with the Shiv Sena, a right-wing political party based in Maharashtra. 
• Joshi served as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra from 1995 to 1999 and as Speaker of the Lok Sabha from 2002 to 2004.
• He was also a Member of the Rajya Sabha from 2006 to 2012 and Minister of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises from 1999 to 2002. 
• In September 2022, Manohar Joshi was appointed as a key patron of NLC Bharat
• Manohar Joshi was recognised as a seasoned politician who has played a significant role in Maharashtra's political and social landscape.                   

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