Tributes Pour in for Veteran Leader Shivraj Patil

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed her condolences on the passing of Shivraj Patil, a veteran Congress leader and former Union minister. Patil, aged 90, died after a brief illness at his Latur residence. Known for his long political career, he was a former Lok Sabha Speaker.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed deep sorrow on Friday at the passing of Shivraj Patil, a veteran Congress leader and former Union minister.

Patil, who was 90, died following a brief illness at his residence in Latur, Maharashtra, marking the end of a prolific political career in which he held several key roles, including Speaker of the Lok Sabha.

In a statement shared on X, Banerjee recalled her interactions with Patil during her time as a Union minister and Parliamentarian, extending her condolences to his family, friends, and followers.

(With inputs from agencies.)