Archive · 14 Dec 2025
Veteran Congress Leader Shivraj Patil Passes Away
Shivraj Patil, a very important leader in the Congress party, passed away at the age of 90 after a short illness.
He was buried in his home district of Latur, Maharashtra, with many important leaders attending the ceremony.
Patil had a long political career, serving in many important positions in the government.
He was buried in a special way that follows the traditions of the Lingayat community, which believes the soul goes directly to Shiva.
Many leaders praised his contributions to the country and his good character.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari spoke about the unique tradition of cordial relations between ruling and opposition parties in Maharashtra, which he believes is not seen in many other states.
Shivraj Patil, a veteran Congress leader and former Union minister, passed away at 90 due to a brief illness.
His last rites were performed with full state honours in Latur, Maharashtra, attended by top leaders including Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge.
Patil was buried in a seated, meditative posture, following Lingayat traditions that believe the soul unites with Shiva immediately after death.
He had a political career spanning half a century, holding various key positions including Lok Sabha Speaker and Union Minister for Defence, Commerce, and Home Affairs.
Patil began his career as a member of the Latur Municipal Corporation in 1967 and served as Governor of Punjab from 2010 to 2015.
- Who
- Shivraj Patil, veteran Congress leader and former Union minister
- What
- Last rites performed with state honours
- When
- Saturday (after passing away on Friday)
- Where
- Latur, Maharashtra
- Why
- To honor his contributions to social and political life
- Name
- Shivraj Patil
- Age
- 90
- Cause of Death
- Brief illness
- Date of Death
- Friday, before the last rites on Saturday
- Burial Location
- Varvanti village, Latur, Maharashtra
- Burial Ritual
- Seated, meditative posture (Lingayat tradition)
- Notable Attendees
- Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Union Minister Sanjay Seth, former Maharashtra CM Ashok Chavan, Karnataka Minister Eshwar Khandre
- Political Career Span
- Half a century
- Key Positions Held
- Lok Sabha Speaker, Union Minister (Defence, Commerce, Science and Technology, Home, etc.), Governor of Punjab, Administrator of Chandigarh
Sources
Shivraj Patil Last Rites Performed in Latur with State Honours Top Leaders Pay Tribute to Veteran Congress Leader
Shivraj Patil cremated with state honours
Cordial relations between ruling parties and opposition is Maharashtra’s unique tradition: Gadkari
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy CM Eknath Shinde Visit RSS Founder K B Hedgewar's Memorial In Nagpur; Ajit Pawar, NCP Leaders Stay Away