Senior Congress Party leader and former Home Minister of India, Shivraj Patil, passed away at dawn on Friday at his residence, 'Devghar,' in Latur, Maharashtra. He was 90 years old and had been ill due to old age.

A colossus within Indian politics, Patil held the position of Union Home Minister from 2004 to 2008 and served as the 10th Speaker of the Lok Sabha from 1991 to 1996. Patil is survived by his son, Shailesh Patil; daughter-in-law Archana, who is a party worker of BJP; daughter; and two granddaughters.

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Born on October 12, 1935, at Chakur village in Latur, Patil holds a science degree from Osmania University in Hyderabad and a law degree from Bombay University.

Entry into Politics : Patil entered politics in 1967 and remained a

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