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Former Lok Sabha Speaker Manohar Joshi Passes Away.

Obituary | Dated: 23 Feb 2026

Former Lok Sabha Speaker and former Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Manohar Joshi, passed away in Mumbai at the age of 86 due to a cardiac arrest. He was a prominent leader of the Shiv Sena and the first non-Congress Chief Minister of Maharashtra.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • He served as the Lok Sabha Speaker from 2002 to 2004.
  • He was the CM of Maharashtra during the Shiv Sena-BJP coalition government.
  • Prime Minister Modi expressed deep condolences.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Person: Manohar Joshi.
  • Role: Former LS Speaker.
  • State: Maharashtra.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Manohar Joshi, who passed away recently, served as the Chief Minister of which Indian state?

Correct Answer: Maharashtra

🚀 Quick Recap:

About Manohar Joshi

  • Party - Shiv Sena
  • Term as LS Speaker - 2002 to 2004