Panaji:
Former Goa governor Mohammed Fazal and economist passed away at his residence in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, on Thursday. He was 92.
He was educated at the university of Allahabad and then at London school of economics. He was a senior member of the Planning Commission during 1980-85. In 1999, he was appointed governor of Goa and later as Maharashtra governor in 2002 and held the office till 2004.
Deputy chief minister and acting chief minster Francis D’Souza has expressed deep grief on the demise of Fazal.
In a condolence message, the D’Souza recalled his contribution to public life and prayed that the Almighty rest the departed soul in eternal peace and grant courage and strength to the bereaved family to bear the irreparable loss with fortitude.
Governor Mridula Sinha, has expressed deep grief over the sad demise of Mohammed Fazal, former governor of Goa and Maharashtra.
The governor has conveyed her heartfelt condolences and sympathy to the bereaved family.
Condoling the death of Fazal, the Goa Pradesh Congress committee in a statement said, “It was an honour to have known such a great person as he served Goa with utmost dignity,” adding that, “our heartfelt sympathies go out to his family”.
source: http://www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com / The Times of India / Hoem> City> Goa / TNN / September 05th, 2014