Mumbai : Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Manohar Joshi died at a Mumbai hospital today, two days after he suffered a cardiac arrest. He was 86.
The funeral of Mr Joshi will be held at the Shivaji Park crematorium in Mumbai today. Mr Joshi was admitted to the PD Hinduja Hospital in Mumbai on Wednesday.
“Manohar Joshi, Ex-Chief Minister of Maharashtra, was admitted at PD Hinduja Hospital on 21st February 2024. He suffered a cardiac arrest and is severely ill. He was in the ICU under close observation.
Mr Joshi was Municipal Councilor in Mumbai during 1968-70 and Chairman, Standing Committee (Municipal Corporation) in 1970.
He also served as the Mayor of Mumbai for a year from 1976 to 1977.
Manohar Joshi began his career as a teacher and entered politics in 1967. He was associated with the Shiv Sena for over 40 years.
He also served as the Leader of the Opposition in the Maharashtra Assembly during 1990-91.