File image of D.Y. Patil. | Photo Credit: Sushanta Patronobish Former West Bengal Governor and senior Congress leader D.Y. Patil passed away due to prolonged illness at his residence in Maharashtra's Kolhapur on Tuesday (August 4, 2026), family sources said.He was 92.The veteran leader, who founded several educational institutions in the State, is survived by his sons, former Minister and Congress leader Satej Patil, Sanjay Patil and Ajinkya Patil.Hailing from Kolhapur, Patil served as an MLA from 1967-78 before turning his focus to the education sector, founding the D.Y. Patil University, which offers courses in medicine, engineering and several other disciplines.A Padma Shri awardee, Patil had served as the Governor of Tripura, Bihar and held additional charge of West Bengal. Published - August 04, 2026 12:59 pm IST
Veteran Congress leader, former West Bengal Governor D.Y. Patil passes away at 92
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