Under treatment in US, Parrikar likely to return in April: Goa BJP leader

chief minister Manohar Parrikar is “responding positively” to the medical treatment in the US and is expected to return to India in the second week of April, a senior BJP leader said on Sunday.

Parrikar first left for Mumbai and then to the US for treatment of a pancreatic ailment.

“Parrikar is responding positively to the treatment in the US. His all parameters are normal and he would be taking treatment for another fortnight there before coming back to India in the second week of April,” the BJP Goa unit leader said.

However, he said, there is no clarity on whether the chief minister would continue with his check-up at the Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai after his return or he would come to Goa.

Parrikar was initially admitted to the Lilavati Hospital after being diagnosed with mild pancreatitis last month. He was discharged after a few days and returned to Goa to present the budget on February 21.

After spending a couple of days at home, he was admitted to the Goa Medical College and Hospital. On March 5, he again went to the Lilavati Hospital and from there to the US.

Before leaving Goa, Parrikar had formed a cabinet advisory committee to guide the state administration on governance and other issues, in his absence.

The committee comprises Sudin Dhavalikar (Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party), Francis D’Souza (BJP) and Vijai Sardesai (Goa Forward Party).

The MGP and the GFP are allies of the ruling BJP.

Union Ayush minister and North Goa MP Shripad Naik had Saturday ruled out the possibility of a leadership change in Goa.

PANAJI:Goa