Updated On: 23 February, 2024 07:57 PM IST | Devashri Bhujbal
The last rites of former Maharashtra Chief Minister and veteran Shiv Sena leader, Manohar Joshi`s last rites will take place at Shivaji Park cremotorium on Friday. Pics/Sayyed Sameer Abedi

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Manohar Joshi passed away in the wee hours on Friday, February 23, at the age of 86
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Prior to the his funeral, Manohar Joshi was brought to his residence on Friday afternoon at Matunga in Mumbai for last respects

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Several leaders from Mahrashtra visited the veteran leader`s residence, including MNS chief Raj Thackeray to pay tribute
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Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and MP Sanjay Raut and former CM of Maharashtra, Sushilkumar Shinde was present for the last rites of Manohar Joshi

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Shiv Sena (UBT) leader and MLA Aaditya Thackeray, along with his mother Rashmi Thackeray also visited Manohar Joshi`s residence to pay their homage
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Manohar Joshi`s funeral will be conducted at the Shivaji Park cremotoriurm on Friday

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CM Eknath Shinde and Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis were present at the residence of Manohar Joshi in Matunga, Mumbai to pay their last respects
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Paying his tribute to the veteran leader from Maharashtra, PM Modi said that Manohar Joshi worked tirelessly for state`s development and noteworthy contributions as a Union minister

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Manohar Joshi received Full State Honour in Mumbai before his funeral
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Joshi was the Chief Minister of Maharashtra from 1995 to 1999 and Speaker of the Lok Sabha from 2002 to 2004. 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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