Shivraj Patil
Rajya Sabha Adjourned for 10 Minutes Due to Absence of Cabinet Ministers
Dec 12, 2025 04:41 pm CST
The Rajya Sabha faced a brief 10-minute adjournment after opposition members protested the absence of Cabinet Ministers during proceedings. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju later apologized, explaining ministers were attending to duties in the Lok Sabha, including mourning former speaker Shivraj Patil. The incident highlighted procedural concerns in India's upper house of Parliament.
Rahul Gandhi Mourns Former Lok Sabha Speaker Shivraj Patil's Death: A Distinguished Political Career Remembered
Dec 12, 2025 02:09 pm CST
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Shivraj Patil, former Lok Sabha Speaker and Union Home Minister, calling it an "irreparable loss" to the party. The 90-year-old veteran politician, who served seven consecutive terms in Parliament and held numerous ministerial positions during his four-decade career, passed away at his Latur residence after a brief illness. His legacy includes significant contributions as Punjab Governor, Maharashtra Assembly Speaker, and his resignation following the 26/11 Mumbai attacks.
Senior Congress Leader Shivraj Patil Passes Away at 90: A Look at His Distinguished Political Career
Dec 12, 2025 11:34 am CST
Former Union Home Minister and Lok Sabha Speaker Shivraj Patil has passed away at 90 in Maharashtra. The veteran Congress leader served in multiple high-profile positions including Punjab Governor and won the Latur Lok Sabha seat seven times during his remarkable political career spanning decades.