Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Wednesday extended warm wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for receiving Ethiopia's highest civilian honour, the 'Great Honour Nishan of Ethiopia'. Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali on Tuesday bestowed PM Modi with Ethiopia's highest award- The Grea
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.
Azad questioned the validity of Thakur's claims and noted that Thakur had raised them during Zero Hour, the allotted time for all MPs to raise issues, and that the Speaker had reprimanded Thakur for wasting time.
Lok Sabha on Friday paid heartfelt tributes to the brave soldiers of the Parliament Security Service, Delhi Police, and CRPF who made the supreme sacrifice while protecting Parliament during the terrorist attack on December 13, 2001.
Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi on Friday expressed condolences and support to the family of late Congress leader Shivraj Patil, after his demise at the age of 90.
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday expressed grief on the demise of Congress leader and former Union Minister Shivraj Patil. He reflected upon his legacy and said that he was a cherished member of the Congress party, with whom Kharge shared a strong connection.
In a tweet, PM Modi said, "Saddened by the passing of Shri Shivraj Patil Ji. He was an experienced leader, having served as MLA, MP, Union Minister, Speaker of the Maharashtra Assembly as well as the Lok Sabha during his long years in public life. He was passionate about contributing to t
"He was a symbol of simplicity and moral values. Throughout his long political career, while holding various positions such as Speaker of the Lok Sabha, Union Minister, Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, and Governor of Punjab, he consistently upheld ethic