Tributes pour in for RR Patil

Patil, 57, was a senior NCP leader and served as Maharashtra home minister during the 26/11 attacks.

Patil was considered very close to NCP chief Sharad Pawar.

Here is how the top political leaders and others reacted to his demise.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said, “It is sad moment for Maharashtra. He worked for common people and his politics were to benefit them. His final rites will be conducted with full state honours.” Fadnavis added that according to him Patil was known for his “haazir jawabi” during sessions and no one could match up his wit.

BJP leader Prakash Javadekar said, “I pay my respects and homage to RR Patil’s memory. He was one politician with a clean heart and forthcoming on various issues. He built his reputation through his own work. I’m sad about his untimely death.”

“He has done major contributions to the party and we have lost a big person today,” NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal said.