Former Maharashtra Chief Minister and senior Shiv Sena leader Manohar Joshi passed away at a Mumbai hospital on Friday, where he was admitted after suffering a cardiac arrest. He was 86.

Manohar Joshi passes away: He was admitted to ICU

The former Lok Sabha Speaker was admitted in the ICU of P D Hinduja Hospital in Mumbai on Wednesday and breathed his last at the private medical facility, family said.

“Our family is deeply saddened to inform you that Mr. Manohar Joshi passed away today morning at 3 am following prolonged age related health issues. We shall be conducting his last rites at the Shivaji Park crematorium at 3 pm prior to which he shall be at our residence from 11 am to 2 pm,” Joshi family said.

Manohar Joshi (86), was severely ill, the hospital had said in a statement on Thursday.

The hospital in a statement said Joshi is currently in the Intensive Care Unit, under close observation.

“Mr Manohar Joshi, Ex-Chief Minister of Maharashtra, was admitted at P.D. Hinduja Hospital on 21st February 2024. He suffered a cardiac event and is severely ill. He is currently in the ICU under close observation and receiving the best medical care and treatment,” said the statement issued by Hinduja Hospital.

Manohar Joshi passes away: Political career

The Shiv Sena stalwart was admitted to the same hospital in May last year after suffering a brain haemorrhage.

Joshi served as chief minister from 1995 to 1999 and was the first leader from the undivided Shiv Sena to occupy the top post in the state.

He was also elected as a Member of Parliament and was the Lok Sabha Speaker from 2002 to 2004 when the Vajpayee government was in power. He was also a Member of Rajya Sabha from 2006 to 2012, and Minister of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises from 1999 to 2002.

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