New Delhi, March 17 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday condoled the death of Goa Chief Minister and former Defence Minister Manohor Parrikar and said he was the builder of 'modern Goa'.
"India will be eternally grateful to Shri Manohar Parrikar for his tenure as our Defence Minister," Prime Minister tweeted.
"When he was Raksha Mantri, India witnessed a series of decisions that enhanced India's security capacities, boosted indigenous defence production and bettered the lives of ex-servicemen," he said.
The central government has announced national morning on Monday.
Home Minister Rajnath Singh said Late Parrikar will be remembered for his firm conviction to certain principles of life. "I met him during his failing health, but he...