R. R. Patil, popularly known as "Aaba", (Marathi: आबा) was born on 16 August 1957 in the village of Anjani, in the Tasgaon taluka, Sangli district in the State of Maharashtra.

After taking charge of Home Ministry, he also sought guardianship of naxal activity affected district Gadchiroli.

Since then, in spite of many naxal attacks, he encouraged natives to support elected government through some developmental work for them.

His comments in the aftermath of the November 2008 Mumbai attacks have drawn severe criticism for downplaying the gravity of the situation.

Mumbai residents who saw him say this on television or were told about it by reporters pointed out the irony of politicians making such statements after being provided high security.

Patil showed signs of improvement after his initial treatment and was taken off life support in January 2015, but he succumbed to the disease on 16 February 2015.

[8][9] The last rites were performed in Anjani village in Tasgaon area of Sangli district, Maharashtra on 17 February 2015.