File: Shivraj Patil addresses a press conference in Jammu in August 2008 (Reuters)
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Moneycontrol12-12-2025, 12:11

Shivraj Patil, ex-HM, dies at 90; 'clothes' row during Delhi blasts recalled.

  • Veteran Congress leader Shivraj Patil passed away at 90 in Latur.
  • Patil held key positions including MLA, Lok Sabha Speaker, Union Home Minister, and Punjab Governor over a five-decade career.
  • His tenure as Union Home Minister (2004-2008) was highly discussed, marked by controversies.
  • During the 2008 Delhi blasts, Patil faced criticism for changing clothes multiple times, leading to media dubbing him a "serial dresser."
  • He resigned as Home Minister following the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, taking moral responsibility.

Why It Matters: This highlights how public image can overshadow policy during national crises.

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