Former Home Minister Shivraj Patil, Congress Veteran, Dies at 90

• Former Union Home Minister and senior Congress leader Shivraj Patil passed away at 90.
• He died at his Latur residence due to age-related illnesses; his funeral is scheduled for today.
• Patil served as Union Home Minister (2004-2008) and Lok Sabha Speaker (1991-1996).
• He resigned as Home Minister following the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, taking moral responsibility.
• He also served as Governor of Punjab and Administrator of Chandigarh from 2010 to 2015.

Why It Matters: Former Home Minister Shivraj Patil's death recalls his controversial 26/11 resignation.