Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday condoled the death of Maharashtra's former deputy chief minister Raosaheb Ramrao Patil.
"My thoughts are with Shri R.R. Patil's family.Am saddened to know of his demise, which leaves a void in Maharashtra politics," said Modi, according to a statement from the Prime Minister's Office.
Patil, who was home minister during the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack, passed away Monday evening after a three-month-long battle with cancer. He was 57.
