Veteran Congress leader and former Union minister Shivraj Patil was laid to rest in Latur, Maharashtra, with full state honours. Prominent leaders, including Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, attended the ceremony.

Patil, a significant figure in the Lingayat community, was buried in a traditional seated, meditative posture, adhering to ritualistic beliefs that highlight an immediate union with Shiva, bypassing the cycle of rebirth.

In a career spanning over half a century, Patil held several positions, including Lok Sabha Speaker and multiple ministries. His dedication to social and political fields is fondly remembered by leaders, marking a loss for the nation.

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