Former Gujarat minister and eight-time BJP MLA Yogesh Patel dies at 79
Yogesh Patel, a veteran BJP MLA and former Gujarat minister, has passed away at the age of 79 due to cardiac issues. He served as a legislator for 36 years, representing the Manjalpur constituency.
Why it matters
The death of a long-serving, eight-time legislator marks the end of a significant political career in Gujarat, prompting tributes from state leadership.
Gujarat’s BJP MLA from Manjalpur, Yogesh Patel, died on Tuesday (June 2, 2026) at the age of 79 following a cardiac ailment. He was undergoing treatment at Sterling Hospital in Vadodara, where he was admitted two days ago.
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