Former Lok Sabha Speaker and Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil passes away in Latur at 90
Former Lok Sabha Speaker and Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil passed away at his home in Latur, Maharashtra, on 12 December 2025 at the age of 90.
Summary
Former Lok Sabha Speaker and Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil passed away at his home in Latur, Maharashtra, on 12 December 2025, aged 90, after a brief illness. Shivraj Patil was born on 12 October 1935, began as chief of the Latur municipal council, and won the Latur Lok Sabha seat seven times. He served as an MLA, MP, Union Minister, Speaker of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, and the 10th Speaker of the Lok Sabha from 1991 to 1996. Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled his death.
Key facts
- Died
- 12 December 2025, Latur, Maharashtra
- Age
- 90
- Born
- 12 October 1935
- Lok Sabha Speaker
- 10th Speaker, 1991â1996
- Latur Lok Sabha seat
- Won seven times
- Other offices
- Union Home Minister; Speaker, Maharashtra Legislative Assembly
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Shivraj Patil, who passed away on 12 December 2025, served as the Speaker of the Lok Sabha during which period?
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Correct answer: B â 1991â1996
The Hindu (12 Dec 2025): Patil was the 10th Speaker of the Lok Sabha from 1991 to 1996.
Former Lok Sabha Speaker Shivraj Patil passed away on 12 December 2025 in which town?
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Correct answer: D â Latur
NDTV, Indian Express, The Hindu and India Today (12 Dec 2025): he passed away at his home in Latur, Maharashtra, aged 90.