P D Hinduja Hospital’s chief operating officer Joy Chakravarty confirmed the news of Joshi’s demise.

Speaking to media sources, his son Unmesh said, “He had been admitted to the ICU and was under observation. On Wednesday, he developed cardiac problems. He was suffering from prolonged age-related health issues. We will be performing last rites at Shivaji Park crematorium. Before that, the mortal remains will be brought to our house in Matunga.”

Veteran politician’s health was fragile for past few months

The veteran politician’s health has been fragile since May 2023 when he suffered brain haemorrhage. He had to be admitted to the ICU in Hinduja Hospital where he remained a semi-conscious state for a couple of days. Seeing little hope of recovery, the attending doctors’ team asked for him to be taken back to his Shivaji Park home, where he was kept under care.

On December 2, upon turning 86, Manohar Joshi was brought to his office at Dadar where his supporters celebrated his birthday. Born on December 2, 1937, in Mahad, Maharashtra, Joshi was a Civil Engineer by training from the prestigious Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI) in Mumbai.

Manohar Joshi’s political journey

His political career started with his affiliation to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and later, he became a member of the Shiv Sena. Joshi emerged as a significant leader within the political party in the 1980s for his organizational skills and grassroots connect.

Manohar Joshi’s most significant political milestone was in 1995 when he became the Chief Minister of Maharashtra. He succeeded Sharad Pawar of the Indian National Congress, marking the first time the Shiv Sena assumed power in the state, and thereby becoming the state’s very first non-Congress Chief Minister. He was also elected as a Member of Parliament and became the Lok Sabha Speaker from 2002 to 2004 when the Vajpayee government was in power.

Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Manohar Joshi has passed away due to age-related health complications on Friday at around 3 am. He was 86.

P D Hinduja Hospital’s chief operating officer Joy Chakravarty confirmed the news of Joshi’s demise.

Speaking to media sources, his son Unmesh said, “He had been admitted to the ICU and was under observation. On Wednesday, he developed cardiac problems. He was suffering from prolonged age-related health issues. We will be performing last rites at Shivaji Park crematorium. Before that, the mortal remains will be brought to our house in Matunga.”

Veteran politician’s health was fragile for past few months

The veteran politician’s health has been fragile since May 2023 when he suffered brain haemorrhage. He had to be admitted to the ICU in Hinduja Hospital where he remained a semi-conscious state for a couple of days. Seeing little hope of recovery, the attending doctors’ team asked for him to be taken back to his Shivaji Park home, where he was kept under care.

On December 2, upon turning 86, Manohar Joshi was brought to his office at Dadar where his supporters celebrated his birthday. Born on December 2, 1937, in Mahad, Maharashtra, Joshi was a Civil Engineer by training from the prestigious Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI) in Mumbai.

Manohar Joshi’s political journey

His political career started with his affiliation to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and later, he became a member of the Shiv Sena. Joshi emerged as a significant leader within the political party in the 1980s for his organizational skills and grassroots connect.

Manohar Joshi’s most significant political milestone was in 1995 when he became the Chief Minister of Maharashtra. He succeeded Sharad Pawar of the Indian National Congress, marking the first time the Shiv Sena assumed power in the state, and thereby becoming the state’s very first non-Congress Chief Minister. He was also elected as a Member of Parliament and became the Lok Sabha Speaker from 2002 to 2004 when the Vajpayee government was in power.