In a major update highlighted in Indian News in Punjabi, senior Congress leader, former Union Minister, and former Punjab Governor Shivraj Patil passed away on Friday in his hometown Latur, Maharashtra. Patil was 90 years old, and according to family sources, he had been unwell for some time. He also served as Lok Sabha Speaker and handled several important ministries in the Union Cabinet. Patil won the Latur Lok Sabha seat seven times and later served as the Governor of Punjab and Administrator of Chandigarh from 2010 to 2015.
Family members said that Patil passed away at his residence โDevgharโ after a brief illness. He is survived by his son Shailesh Patil, daughter-in-law Archanaโwho is a BJP leaderโand two granddaughters. Patil served as Union Home Minister from 2004 to 2008 and was the 10th Speaker of the Lok Sabha from 1991 to 1996. He also made notable contributions during his tenure as the Governor of Punjab and Administrator of Chandigarh.
Born on 12 October 1935, Patil began his political journey as the head of the Latur Municipal Council. He became an MLA in the early 1970s and went on to win the Latur Lok Sabha seat seven times. His influence remained significant in Maharashtra politics, though he lost the 2004 Lok Sabha election to BJPโs Rupatai Patil Nilangekar. This important update is another notable highlight featured in Indian News in Punjabi, keeping readers informed about major national developments.
