<span style="color: #222222;">Former Gujarat Chief Minister Dilip Parikh passed away on Friday. He was 82 and took his last breath at a private hospital in Ahmedabad following a prolonged illness. He served as the 13th Chief Minister of Gujarat during 1997-98 when he was with Rashtriya Janata Party – RJP, floated by Shankersinh Vaghela.  </span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"><br />'' Parikh started his political career as a BJP MLA. Industrialist by profession, he also served as President of the Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry.</span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his grief and condolence on the demise of former Gujarat Chief Minister Dilip Parikh. In his tweet, he said, he is saddened by his demise and express his condolences to his family and admirers. He said, Dilipbhai Parikh made a mark in the world of industry and public service and he worked for the people of Gujarat with utmost dedication. </span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"><br />'' Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani paid tributes to the departed leader through a tweet. Mr. Rupani said, he was saddened by the demise of Parikh. He expressed condolences to his family and friends. State BJP Spokesman Bharat Pandya also expressed condolences over the sad demise of the former Chief Minister.</span><br />''  <br />