India, Dec. 12 -- Senior Congress leader and former Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil passed away at the age of 90 in his hometown Latur on Friday morning, family sources confirmed. Patil died at his residence, 'Devghar', following a brief illness. His funeral is expected to take place on Saturday.

He is survived by his son Shailesh Patil, daughter-in-law Archana-who contested the last assembly election on a BJP ticket against Congress MLA Amit Deshmukh-and two granddaughters.

Born on October 12, 1935, Patil began his political career as president of the Latur municipality (1966-1970) before being elected MLA for two terms. Between 1977 and 1979, he served as both Deputy Speaker and Speaker of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly.

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