Former Maharashtra CM Manohar Joshi passes away, PM Modi expressed grief, players will wear black armband

Former Chief Minister of Maharashtra and former Lok Sabha Speaker Manohar Joshi died on Friday at the age of 86. He breathed his last at around 3 pm on Friday in a hospital in Mumbai. He was 86 years old. He was admitted here after cardiac arrest. The hospital informed that Manohar Joshi was seriously ill. The veteran Shiv Sena leader was admitted to the same hospital last May after suffering a brain hemorrhage.

PM Modi expressed grief
PM Modi has expressed grief over the demise of former Maharashtra CM Manohar Joshi. He tweeted that he was saddened by the demise of Manohar Joshi. He was an experienced leader who spent years in public service and held various responsibilities at the municipal, state and national levels. He has had the honor of serving in all four legislatures. Condolences to his family and supporters.

Players will wear black stripes
Let us tell you that Manohar Joshi has also been the President of Mumbai Cricket Association. In today’s Ranji Trophy match, Mumbai players will wear black armbands after observing 2-2 minutes silence as a tribute to Manohar Joshi.