Former Shiv Sena Member of Parliament Narayan Athawale passed away in Mumbai on Thursday after a brief illness. Athawale, a senior journalist, writer and freedom fighter breathed his last at his ‘Sahitya Sahwas’ residence in suburban Bandra. Athawale, Former Editor of Marathi Daily ‘Gomantak’. He was known for his simple and inimitable style of writing and for his significant contribution during Goa’s freedom struggle.