New Delhi: The Congress on Friday condoled the demise of veteran occasion chief Shivraj Patil, with occasion chief Mallikarjun Kharge hailing him as a statesman of nice dignity who served the nation with distinction.Senior Congress chief and former Union house minister Shivraj Patil breathed his final at his house in Maharashtra’s Latur on Friday morning after a short sickness, household sources mentioned. He was 90.
His funeral is anticipated to be held on Saturday, they mentioned.
“Deeply saddened by the passing of former Union Home Minister, Former Lok Sabha Speaker and veteran Congress chief Shri Shivraj Patil. He was an honoured senior colleague with whom I shared a detailed bond and lots of cherished recollections,” Kharge mentioned.
“A statesman of nice dignity, Shri Patil served the nation with distinction, holding key Constitutional and Parliamentary obligations and contributing considerably to India’s Democratic establishments,” the Congress chief mentioned.
“His demise is a profound loss for the Congress Party and for all who admired his integrity, composure and dedication to public service,” Kharge mentioned.
Former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi additionally condoled Patil’s demise.
“The information of the passing of former Union Minister and senior Congress chief Shivraj Patil ji is deeply saddening and an irreparable loss to the occasion. His dedication to public service and his contributions to the nation will at all times be remembered,” Gandhi mentioned in a submit in Hindi on X.
“My condolences are with your entire Patil household, his well-wishers, and supporters on this hour of grief,” Gandhi mentioned.
Congress basic secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra mentioned the information of the passing of Patil is deeply saddening.
“May God grant peace to the departed soul. My deepest condolences to the bereaved household and well-wishers. Shri Patil ji held accountability for a number of necessary departments, together with the Ministry of Defence, and served the general public for many years. His passing is an irreparable loss to the Congress household,” she mentioned in a submit in Hindi on X.
“My heartfelt condolences to his household, pals and numerous supporters. May they discover energy on this tough hour, and should his soul relaxation in peace,” Priyanka Gandhi mentioned.
Congress basic secretary organisation Okay C Venugopal remembered Patil as an in a position administrator who left an enduring influence on the nation.
“We have misplaced a stalwart of the Congress Party, who was liked throughout occasion strains for his dedication, humility and excellence in public service. May his household and well-wishers discover the energy to bear this loss. He will probably be remembered fondly for occasions to come back. Om Shanti,” he mentioned.
Patil is survived by his son Shailesh Patil, daughter-in-law Archana, and two granddaughters.
Born on October 12, 1935, Patil started his political journey because the president of the Latur municipality between 1966 and 1970, and was subsequently elected as an MLA for 2 phrases. He held key posts within the Maharashtra Assembly, together with these of deputy speaker and speaker, between 1977 and 1979.
He then went on to win the Latur Lok Sabha seat seven occasions and have become the tenth speaker of the Lok Sabha from 1991 to 1996. He misplaced to BJP’s Rupatai Patil Nilangekar within the 2004 Lok Sabha elections. He additionally served as a Rajya Sabha member.
The Congress chief held a number of Union authorities portfolios, together with defence, commerce, and science and know-how. Patil was the Union house minister from 2004 to 2008, when he resigned after the 26/11 Mumbai terror assault.
He was the governor of Punjab and likewise served because the administrator of Chandigarh from 2010 to 2015.
