Manohar Parrikar, four-time Goa chief minister and former defence minister, passed away on Sunday evening after a prolonged battle with pancreatic cancer. The senior BJP leader will be accorded a state funeral with full military honours. Goa had also announced seven-day mourning after the chief minister's death. Parrikar's mortal remains are being taken to BJP office in Panaji. His body will be kept for public viewing until 4 pm, after which the funeral procession to Miramar area in the capital will be held. Home Minister Rajnath Singh will be in Goa for the funeral.

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