Former Goa chief minister Manohar Parrikar's sons released a statement Saturday hinting they could enter politics to "continue the legacy" of their father's "dedication to the state and the nation".
Manohar Parrikar, 63, died on March 17 after a prolonged battle with a pancreatic ailment.
Speculation has been rife in the coastal state since then that Manohar Parrikar's sons -- Utpal and Abhijat -- might take the political plunge in the Lok Sabha polls or the Panaji bypoll necessitated by the death of their father.
Quoting former British Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli, the sons' statement said, "It is said the legacy of heroes is the memory of a great name and inheritance of a great example."
"We will honour his life by continuing his legacy of service and dedication to the state and the nation," it added.
"My father lived everyday with vigour, a strong will and desire to serve the nation and the state. Till the very last, he was occupied with issues concerning the state," the statement said praising Manohar Parrikar.
The statement lamented that Manohar Parrikar's death had "snatched" the "central part" of their family and left a huge void.
"However, the sheer number of people, messages and letters we have received has made us feel we are part of a much bigger family that he has left behind," the statement said.
It also thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his unstinting support during Manohar Parrikar's illness.
Utpal Parrikar and Abhijat Parrikar also thanked the armed forces for the military funeral their father received at Miramar Beach on March 18.
They called it "a moving ceremony" and thanked the Prime Minister, Union ministers and other dignitaries who attended it and provided support and solace.
Earlier, on Friday, Utpal Parrikar said he would take a decision, on entering politics, at the right time.
Goa's Law And Order Deteriorating, Cops Visit Discos, Casinos: Opposition Leader 36 Days Review: SonyLiv’s Murder Mystery Starring Purab Kohli, Neha Sharma Is Overstretched and Predictable "If We Commit Same Mistakes As Congress...": Nitin Gadkari Cautions BJP 2,200 Jobs, 25,000 Aspirants: Air India Spot Sparks Stampede Scare In Mumbai Trump's Running Mate Calls UK "Truly Islamist State With Nuclear Weapons" 4 Top Leaders Quit Ajit Pawar's Party In Major Setback After Poll Drubbing CO2 Butter Tastes Authentic, Says Startup Challenging Traditional Dairy Delhi Doctors Report Rise In Hand, Foot, Mouth Disease In Children World Emoji Day 2024: Know Date, History And Significance Track Latest News Live on NDTV.com and get news updates from India and around the world.