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MAPUSA: For the first time since chief minister Manohar Parrikar was diagnosed with a pancreatic ailment in February, health minister Vishwajit Rane disclosed on Saturday that Parrikar was suffering from pancreatic cancer and spending “peaceful time” with his family.“Parrikar is suffering from pancreatic cancer. In fact, I spoke to him yesterday (Friday),” Rane said.“Congress constantly plays politics with Parrikar’s health. I cannot compel his family to speak about his health,” the health minister said.Parrikar was first diagnosed with the pancreatic ailment in mid-February and has undergone treatment in the US. Having failed to reach a consensus, party president Amit Shah had tweeted that Parrikar would continue to be the chief minister but would divest most of his portfolios. I cannot,” Rane said.“If Parrikar wants to spend some quality time with his family, nobody has the business to ask him..