Overview
- He died at his Latur residence after a brief illness, according to family members, with the funeral scheduled on Saturday.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu expressed condolences, joined by senior Congress and Maharashtra leaders.
- The seven-term MP served as Union Home Minister from 2004 to 2008 and resigned after the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, citing moral responsibility.
- As the 10th Lok Sabha Speaker from 1991 to 1996, he advanced computerisation and live telecasts, with the Outstanding Parliamentarian Award instituted during his tenure.
- He is survived by his son Shailesh, daughter-in-law Archana, a BJP leader, and two granddaughters.