The Union Minister for Science and Technology and former Maharashtra Chief Minister, Vilasrao Deshmukh, died in Chennai on Tuesday afternoon.
Mr. Deshmukh died at 1.40 p.m. at the Global Hospital and Health City, Perumbakkam, a Chennai suburb, where he was admitted on August 6 with “rapidly progressive liver failure.” He also had circulatory failure, requiring support for his heart, respiratory failure requiring mechanical ventilation and renal failure that needed a continuous dialysis.
The body will be flown to Mumbai on Wednesday.
PTI adds from Mumbai:
Funeral at native village
Mr. Deshmukh will be cremated at his native Babhalgaon village in Latur district on Wednesday, family sources said.
The mortal remains of the departed leader will be brought to Latur on Wednesday and kept at his house in Babhalgaon from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for people to pay their last respects, his brother Dilip Deshmukh, said.
The funeral procession will start at 3 p.m. and last rites would be performed at 4 p.m., he said.
Three-day state mourning
The Maharashtra government has announced a three-day state mourning from Tuesday over the demise of Mr. Deshmukh.
The announcement was made by Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan, official sources said.
Keywords: Vilasrao Deshmukh death, Science and Technology minister, Maharashtra government, Global Hospitals, Babhalgaon village, Latur district
Really he was a great leader. He worked lot of for the Latur area. He established Manjara Sugar factory run with great efficiency to give most suitable benifits to rural area and changed the total picure of the area.
It is very big loss of Latur people and people of Maharashtra.
May God bless his soul and he will rest in peace.
Vilasrao Deshmukh epitomized corruption. With his death, we are rid of at least one corrupt politician. He deserved every bit of the suffering as stipulated in the proverbial "Karma" doctrine. Other similar corrupt politicians deserve similar fates. Let's just hope this trend continues. Until then, good riddance, Vilasrao Deshmukh!
Mr. Deshmukh a veteran polician, statesman and a humble humanbeing.
I read in newspaper in the morning that he is getting better and organs
are arranged for transplant. The sudden news of his death in the
afternoon is really shocking. so sad and may God give strength to his
family members and collegues. His son Ritesh is so nice to offer part of
his liver which shows his earnestness, love and affection to the family.
Let his soul rest in everlasting peace and happiness.
It is very sad to know Vilasrao passes away.He was very influential
leader . Only because of him mharathwada connects to Mumbai.
He kept Maharashtra politically stable with their alliance party,this is one of his big achievement. We never forgot him.
Maharashtra soil gives you a salute..........
it is very sad to know that he passed away before adharsh case is over.all the cases like bofors adarsh going vain since persons expired in advance
May his soul rest in Peace...God give strength to his
family members.
It is very sad news for all of us that Vilasrao Deshmukh has died before few days, so we pray to god for his soul.
I WILL MISS YOU
In India we have a tradition of seldom speaking bad about the dead. What Sharad Pawar, Vilasrao, Narayan Rane and a host of so-called leaders achieved was personal aggrandizement even as they clawed out the heart of an industrializing and progressive Maharashtra. The poverty, misery and backwardness of most parts of Maharashtra barring islands of obscene prosperity is directly attributable to regimes of unparalleled greed and venality. Let us all rather mourn the terminal decline of Maharashtra and the demise of truly great leaders of Maharashtra like Y.B.Chavan.
We lossed a very dynamic and great leader
may his soul rest in peace
Very Sad to know this. May God give peace to his soul and strength to
Deshmukh Family to stand in this adverse situation.
@pawan pandey, I agree with your comment. This is not only in the case of Pramod Mahajan but also the several other corrupt leaders like our ex PM Narsinmha Rao. When they died, the same media and public who often criticise them for their malpractices and misuse of power begin to praise them for some of the good things they have done forgeting all the bad things. It is our great culture learn to forgive.
May his soul rest in peace
India has lost a visionary and progressive leader who always shed his blood for betterment of humanity.
May his soul rests in peace.
May god rest his soul in piece.
May his soul rest in peace.. God bless his family :(
Really a shocking news. He was successful in his career not because of demand, rather because of great command on the administration.He will be known for changing the shape of latur and many cities like nagpur.He was beloved leader of marathwada.May his family bear such a unbearable sorrow.
We lost a good leader and his position can't be replaced....
I can only think of the corruption cases this gentleman was involved in. Hope they continue to be investigated and indictments issued as necessary.
Its an untimely death. May his soul rest in peace. Having said that it
is rather surprising that there are hardly any comments about the
scandals he had been involved in. I am surely not a cynical person but
so many people speaking in the same tone for Mr.Deshmukh baffles me. I
hope that people begin to concur on more important issues too.
it's a really heart-breaking news...
we miss a great leader who has done good things for society ...
Let his soul rest in everlasting peace and happiness
Vilasrao deshmukh was one of the most corrupt politicians in the country
and has been known to openly flounder with the rules. Just because he is
dead now doesn't make him a 'great leader' with his so called impeccable
credentials
He always enjoyed charishma and hailed as the leader of masses.
May his soul rest in peace and Heaven!
Let the country stand by his kith and kin in this hour of bereavement.
May his soul rest in peace...
Vilasrao Deshmukh- Rest in Peace... Maharashtra will miss you...
Mr. Deshmukh a veteran polician, statesman and a humble humanbeing.
I read in newspaper in the morning that he is getting better and organs
are arranged for transplant. The sudden news of his death in the
afternoon is really shocking. so sad and may God give strength to his
family members and collegues. His son Ritesh is so nice to offer part of
his liver which shows his earnestness, love and affection to the family.
Let his soul rest in everlasting peace and happiness.
Mr. Vilasrao Deshmukh was popular leader for Marathwada. Very very big
loss of Marathwada as well as congress.
Thought with the cadaver organs that became available at the last moment,a miracle will take place and Sri Deshmukh would come out the blues and survive and rise with good health from the land of Tamilnadu and live longer. May be, God wanted Vilasarao to serve Him in His kingdom of heaven.
We have lost such a humble and affable leader.
May his soul rest in peace!
we won't see this type of dynamic leader in our future....may his soul rest in peace.........
A leader,howsoever deep in corruption,becomes a great leader as soon as
he dies.We have seen it in the case of Pramod Mahajan.Now elegies are
being composed for him, but let us not concede that a dead leader is
above scrutiny for things he did when he was alive.
He was one of the political stalwarts of Maharashtra. He valiantly fought for the progress of the state come what may. Even his political adversaries will agree that the leader with his trademark disarming smile could win countless friends and win infinite people. He was also a secular leader who seldom compromised on his secular values and ideals. His untimely death due to the procedural delays in liver transplantation also underscores the need to urgently reform the laws on organ transplantation. in the country.
Mr. Deshmukh's death is a message to all corrupt politicians and bureaucrats that nothing can save from the ultimate reality.
This is a sad demise. Great loss for the Congress as well as
Maharashtra.May God give strength to his family to bear this
sad hour.
The memories of Shri Vilasrao Deshmukh as a popular leader in Marathwada are a treasure that no one can steal......
The separation from family, friends and entire India is a wound that no one can heal.
Loss of a good leader. May his soul Rest in Peace
Being a man of high morality Mr Vilasrao Deshmukh resigned from the seat after Mumbai terrorist attacks. He will be defnitly rewarded for good deeds hereafter. And i pray for the peace of his soul.
Its really shocking news for entire Maharastra to lose a politician like him.RIP Mr.Vilasrao Deskmukh.You will be remembered as one of the great visionary leader Maharashtra ever had.
RIP Vilasrao Deshmukh, great leader, Maharashtra's identity in Delhi.
May his soul rest in Peace...
May His Soul Rest In Peace, We Lost A Great Leader......:-(
Mr. Vilasrao Deshmukh was popular leader for Marathwada. Very very big
loss of Marathwada as well as congress.
Mr. Deshmukh a veteran polician, statesman and a humble humanbeing.
I read in newspaper in the morning that he is getting better and organs
are arranged for transplant. The sudden news of his death in the
afternoon is really shocking. so sad and may God give strength to his
family members and collegues. His son Ritesh is so nice to offer part of
his liver which shows his earnestness, love and affection to the family.
Let his soul rest in everlasting peace and happiness.
It is very sad to know that Mr.Vilasrao Deshmukh expired. 67 years is
not the age to die but action of the destiny is different. Really he
was a good leader and motivator.Specially a huge loss to maharastra
Politics as he had n was doing really good things for the state. Let us
pray to God to give strength and patience to his family to bear this
calamity.
May his soul rest in peace.
Really he was a good leader, Let us pray to God to give strength and patience to his family to bear this untimely calamity and loss to the Congress Party in general and particularly to his family. May his soul rest in peace.
It is really sad to hear the sudden demise of Shri Vilasrao Deshmukh ji. May god give strength to his family in such turbulent times.
May his soul rest in peace.
Mr.Vilasrao Deshmukh was the one of the best Leader in India.
Now Latur is well known because of him.
May his soul rest in peace.
It is shocking that India has been going through a phase wherein we are losing celebrities one after another.Heartiest condolences. May his soul rest in peace. May God give his family the strength to bear his absence.
The news is sad. He was a good leader with an affable personality and also a great sense of humour. He had great command over Marathi. He had his share of controversies but that was bound to be in public life. My condolences to his family.
it is very bad day todays a lion of maharstra has gone he has good knoweldege of politcian and desired good leadership as cabinet minsiter. May god his soul rest in peace.
Devidas Barandwal
I have heard about vilasrao Ji from My Inlaws. He was a Fantastic Leader,Visionary and risktaker. I really pray to god that he gives enough strength to His Sons and Family. We have really lost a Leader.
We lost such a great leader, he was so politically sound.let us pray god to give strength to his family to bear this i measurable loss.
RIP.
Manoj Koli
It is very sad to know that Mr. Vilasrao Deshmukh expired. Really he is a good leader. Let us pray to God to give strengh and patience to his family to bear this untimely calamity and loss to the Maharashatra State and his family.
VILASRAO DESHMUKH is a great leader.May his soul rest in peace.
It is very sad to know that Mr.Vilasrao Deshmukh expired. 67 years is
not the age to die but action of the destiny is different. Really he is
a good leader despite some drawbacks. Let us pray to God to give
strength and patience to his family to bear this untimely calamity and
loss to the Congress Party in general and particularly to his family.
May his soul rest in peace.
As a person very very good and strong NCP leader.
A great leader started political carrear from maratha land and popular in indian active politics with whole support from his homeland latur..
a great loss to indian politics. may his soul rest in peace.
I heard shocking news form one of min friend and i was stunned. Really
great human being of our era! RIP :(
It is very shocked news.
Nation lost a very strong n dynamic leader.
God may grant peace to his soul.
Its very sad news for us may god bless his soul
Really sad news ! A prominent strategist of the congress. He had helped the congress to achieve a stable government in Maharastra. May the god give strength to his family.
It is very painful to bear the calamities caused by nature. May god give
strength to bear this irrepairable loss to his family
It was very sad and shocking news to listen about death of Vilas Rao
Deshmukh.Once again nature will wins against human will.In this time of
sorrow may god give the strength to bereaved family to bear this irreparable loss.I pray to God that his soul remain in peace.
may god bless his spirit. and very sad to hear this news.
Great loss to Maharashta
I heartly shocked from the news,that Mr. vilasrao Deshmukh has passed away. We lost a person having great leadership qualities. For nagpur he had done lot of good things. On behalf of Nagpurian's I wish god to gave moral strenghth to face this situation.
It is very sad to know that Mr.Vilasrao Deshmukh expired. 67 years is
not the age to die but action of the destiny is different. Really he is
a good leader despite some drawbacks. Let us pray to God to give
strength and patience to his family to bear this untimely calamity and
loss to the Congress Party in general and particularly to his family.
May his soul rest in peace.
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