• He was born on October 12, 1935, in Chakur, Hyderabad State, British India (present-day Maharashtra, India).

• What? Former Union Minister Shivraj Patil Passed Away
• Where? Latur, Maharashtra
• Party: Indian National Congress(INC)
• Key Roles: Union Home Minister(2004-2008), 10th Speaker of Lok Sabha (1991-1996), Governor of Punjab & Administrator of Chandigarh(2010-2015)

About Shivraj Patil:
Legacy: He was known for his constitutional expertise, disciplined conduct, and fluency in Marathi, Hindi, and English,
Political Journey: He began his political career as the Municipal Council Chief of Latur before entering state politics.
State Politics: Served two terms in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly (1972–1979), during which he held roles such as Chairman of the Public Undertakings Committee, and later served as both Deputy Speaker and Speaker of the Assembly.
Parliament Tenure: Entered national politics by winning the 7th Lok Sabha seat from Latur in 1980 and served seven consecutive terms until 2004, during which he chaired the Joint Committee on Salaries and Allowances of Member of Parliaments(MPs) and served as the 10th Speaker of the Lok Sabha (1991–1996).
Union Roles: Held several Minister of State (MoS) portfolios across Defence, Commerce, Science & Technology, Atomic Energy, Personnel & Training, Civil Aviation, Tourism, and later served as Union Home Minister from 2004 to 2008.
Governorship: Served as Governor of Punjab and Administrator of the Union Territory(UT) of Chandigarh (2010–2015).