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Restlessness, rage was easily visible on Parrikar’s face,” said Singh.“From the papers you will know that he played a key role in the strike. What you may not know is that there were two air strikes that Manohar Parrikar played an important role,” Singh said.Singh also shared how Parrikar came to be picked by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to helm the defence ministry.“After the election results, the Prime Minister asked who could be given the defence ministry. Modiji was looking for someone who was without blemish, someone who was a fighter, who was decisive. I had a change of heart because how could I say no to Parrikar,” Sinha said.She also said Parrikar had no airs about himself and despite being a chief minister would carry her suitcase at the BJP national executive meetings. A lot of names were discussed but Modiji did not approve..