New Delhi

Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned till 12 noon on Friday after paying tributes to former speaker Shivraj Patil who passed away this morning.

The House also paid tributes to those who died in the terror attack on Parliament on December 13, 2001.

As soon as the House met for the day, Speaker Om Birla mentioned about the passing away of Patil on Friday morning and paid his tributes.

Apart from being Lok Sabha Speaker, Patil (90), a senior Congressman, had served in various roles, including as governor and Union home minister.

The Lok Sabha Secretariat later said Birla will attend the funeral of Patil in Latur.

Besides, Birla mentioned about the terror attack on Parliament House on December 13, 2001 and paid tributes to nine people, including eight security personnel, who died in the attack.

The Speaker also emphasised the country's resolve to fight terrorism.

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As a mark of respect for Patil and those who died in the Parliament terror attack in December 2001, the Speaker and the members stood in silence for a brief while.

Soon after, the proceedings were adjourned till 12 noon.