New Delhi | President Droupadi Murmu on Friday condoled the death of former Union minister Shivraj Patil, saying the country has lost a prominent public figure.

Senior Congress leader and former Union home minister Patil passed away at his home in Maharashtra's Latur on Friday morning after a brief illness, family sources said. He was 90.

"In the demise of senior political leader Shri Shivraj Patil Ji, we have lost a prominent public figure. During his long public life, he held many important positions including those of Lok Sabha Speaker, Union Minister, Governor and longstanding Member of Parliament. My heartfelt condolences to his family, well-wishers and admirers," Murmu said in a post on X.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday expressed grief over the death of former Union minister Shivraj Patil and said that he was passionate about contributing to the welfare of society.

Patil passed away in his hometown Latur in Maharashtra on Friday. He was 90.

"Saddened by the passing of Shri Shivraj Patil Ji. He was an experienced leader, having served as MLA, MP, Union Minister, Speaker of the Maharashtra Assembly as well as the Lok Sabha during his long years in public life," Modi said in a post on X.

The prime minister said Patil was passionate about contributing to the welfare of society.

"I have had many interactions with him over the years, the most recent one being when he came to my residence a few months ago. My thoughts are with his family in this sad hour. Om Shanti," Modi said.