Educationist, former Governor D Y Patil passes away at 91 in Kolhapur
D Y Patil, a prominent Indian educationist and former Governor of Bihar, Tripura, and West Bengal, has passed away at the age of 91. He was a Padma Shri awardee recognized for his significant contributions to the social and educational sectors.
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Patil was a major figure in Indian public life and education, and his death marks the end of a long career in both politics and institutional building.
KOLHAPUR: Padma Shri awardee, former Bihar, Tripura and West Bengal Governor, and renowned educationist D Y Patil, fondly known as "Dada", died at his residence in Kasba Bawda in Kolhapur on Tuesday morning following a prolonged illness. He was 91.Patil, a former Congress leader, is survived by his sons, Congress MLC Satej Patil, Sanjay Patil and Ajinkya Patil, and daughter Nandita Palshetkar.Announcing the demise of her grandfather, Smita Jadhav, Pro-Vice Chancellor of D Y Patil Pimpri, said, "It is with profound grief and a heavy heart that I inform…
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