Veteran Congress leader Shivraj Patil Chakurkar, ex-Home Minister, 7-term Latur MP, dies at 91.

• Senior Congress leader and former Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil Chakurkar passed away at 91.
• He died today (December 12) morning at his residence in Latur due to prolonged illness.
• Chakurkar served as a 7-term MP from Latur and was also the Speaker of the Lok Sabha.
• He held significant ministerial portfolios, including Union Home Minister.
• His demise is a significant loss for the Congress party and national politics.

Why It Matters: The passing of a former Union Home Minister and Lok Sabha Speaker impacts national politics.