BJP decides that Manohar Parrikar will continue as Goa CM
What's the story
The BJP has decided that ailing Goal Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar will continue in his post. The decision came after BJP president Amit Shah consulted BJP's "core team". Earlier, the BJP had considered alternatives to Parrikar. Meanwhile, Parrikar is currently at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi, undergoing treatment for advanced pancreatic cancer. Here's more.
Twitter Post
BJP chief Amit Shah announces his decision on Twitter
गोवा प्रदेश भाजपा की कोर टीम के साथ चर्चा कर यह निर्णय लिया गया है कि गोवा के मुख्यमंत्री श्री @manoharparrikar जी ही गोवा सरकार का नेतृत्व करते रहेंगे।
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) September 23, 2018
प्रदेश सरकार के मंत्रिमंडल व विभागों में बदलाव शीघ्र ही किया जाएगा।
Illness
Parrikar had earlier been to the US for treatment
After Parrikar was diagnosed with advanced pancreatic cancer, the Goa CM flew to the US to undergo treatment. He had returned from the US on September 6, but was unable to attend office as he was recuperating at home. Meanwhile, with Parrikar's health deteriorating, the Congress mounted pressure on the BJP government, and demanded that President's rule be imposed on Goa.
Deteriorating health
Parrikar's deteriorating health prompted BJP to look for alternatives
Parrikar had earlier apprised BJP chief Amit Shah about his health condition, but had been urged to continue as Goa's Chief Minister. Then, on September 15, Parrikar's health deteriorated, and the Goa CM had to be airlifted to the premier All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi for treatment. Consequently, the BJP had considered looking for alternatives.