Goa MP: Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar is stable; Not shifted to US

Panaji, Feb 20: Contrary to Goa Assembly Deputy Speaker Michael Lobo's statement that ailing Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar could be shifted to the US for treatment if required, South Goa MP Narendra Savoikar said on Monday that news on his treatment abroad were "false and baseless".

"Parrikar is admitted at the Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai and is responding to treatment. He is being treated by the best of medical experts and as per the information his condition is stable. Further, news that he is being flown to the US for further treatment is totally false and baseless," the MP said.

Earlier in the day, Lobo -- a BJP MLA -- had said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had authorised for shifting of Parrikar to the US for further treatment, if needed.