Ex-Lok Sabha Speaker Manohar Joshi passes away in Mumbai

23-02-2024 Fri 07:35 | National | IANS

Mumbai, Feb 23: Former Lok Sabha Speaker and ex-Chief Minister of Maharashtra Manohar G. Joshi passed away here at the age of 86, early on Friday morning.

In a brief statement, by the relatives, it is said: "Our family is deeply saddened to inform you that Mr. Manohar Joshi passed away today morning at 3 a.m. following prolonged age-related health issues."

The senior Shiv Sena leader's body shall be kept at his Matunga home for people to pay their last respects from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Joshi's last rites shall be performed this afternoon at 3 p.m. at the Shivaji Park crematorium, said the family.

Ex-Lok Sabha Speaker Manohar Joshi passes away in Mumbai

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