Shivraj Patil
Shivraj Patil
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Full Name: Shivraj Vishwanath Patil
Commonly known as: Shivrao Patil
Birth and Death Dates
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Born: October 12, 1935
Died: N/A (still alive)
Nationality and Profession(s)
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Indian politician and former Home Minister of India. He served as the Speaker of the Lok Sabha from 2004 to 2008.
Early Life and Background
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Shivraj Patil was born on October 12, 1935, in a small village called Mauda in Maharashtra's Wardha district. His family was involved in farming and his father, Vishwanathrao Patil, was also a farmer. Patil completed his education at the Nagpur University and later obtained an LL.B degree from the Bombay University.
Patil's entry into politics began with his involvement in student organizations during his college days. He soon became an active member of the Indian National Congress party and held various positions within the party, including that of a Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) from 1974 to 1980.
Major Accomplishments
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Law Minister: Patil served as the Law Minister of India from 2002 to 2004. During his tenure, he introduced several significant laws and amendments to existing ones.
Home Minister: After becoming the Home Minister in 2004, Patil played a crucial role in shaping India's internal security policies. He was at the helm when some major terror attacks took place in India.
Speaker of Lok Sabha: Patil served as the Speaker of the Lok Sabha from 2004 to 2008, during which he presided over several significant legislative debates and discussions.Notable Works or Actions
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Patil has been involved in various notable works throughout his career. Some of these include:
Amending the Indian Penal Code (IPC): During his tenure as Law Minister, Patil amended the IPC to make it more effective against crimes.
* Establishing the National Investigation Agency (NIA): After becoming the Home Minister, Patil played a key role in setting up the NIA, which is responsible for investigating cases related to terrorism and other security threats.
Impact and Legacy
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Shivraj Patil's impact on Indian politics has been significant. His tenure as Law Minister and Home Minister saw several landmark legislation being passed. He was also instrumental in shaping India's internal security policies.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Patil is widely quoted for his insightful quotes on governance, law enforcement, and national security. As a seasoned politician with a long tenure at the top echelons of power, Patil has had to navigate through some of India's most challenging times.
His experience and expertise make him an authority in his field, which is why he remains widely quoted by both Indian media outlets and international publications.
Quotes by Shivraj Patil
The home ministry has decided to introduce the bill and all her suggestions have been accepted.
For long, the two unmanned borders have presented opportunity to forces inimical to the country's interest to further their nefarious designs through subversion, militant and fundamentalist activities.
A plan to protect passengers and railway property, often targeted by Maoist rebels, is underway.
We have directed the security forces to step up the surveillance all over the country particularly in metro cities. The government would like to assure the public that it would take all precautionary measures to prevent reoccurrence of such bomb blasts,
We also fail understand what Dr Manmohan Singh means when he says he will await the detailed judgement, the full judgement can take any length of time
We are not afraid of elections but we are not creating conditions for elections either, ... We are not pining for elections. Suppose people give the same kind of fractured verdict we will be back in the same situation.
We have lots of information but it is not proper to disclose it yet, ... The investigation is going well.
We have people coming in our cities from different countries and we will look into why and when they come,