A towering figure in politics, Shivraj Patil was born on October 12, 1935, in Chakur village in Maharashtra's Latur district. His political career has been marked by several key responsibilities in Parliament, the Union government and state legislatures.
Patil, 90, breathed his last at his residence in Latur on Friday morning after a brief illness. Born on October 12, 1935, in Chakur village of Latur district, he rose from regional politics to become one of the most respected figures in India's legislative landscape.