PM Modi Condoles Death of Eminent Educationist D Y Patil at 91
Former Governor of Bihar, Tripura and West Bengal passes away in Kolhapur after prolonged illness
- D Y Patil passed away at his residence in Kolhapur at the age of 91.
- PM Narendra Modi remembered his contribution to philanthropy and education.
- Patil had served as Governor of Bihar, Tripura and West Bengal.
- The Padma Shri awardee was a prominent figure in Maharashtra’s education sector.
GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 4th Aug: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday condoled the death of veteran educationist, philanthropist and former Governor D Y Patil, remembering his contribution to education and service to society.
Patil passed away at his residence in Kasba Bawda, Kolhapur, on Tuesday morning following a prolonged illness. He was 91. Widely known as “Dada”, Patil was a Padma Shri awardee and had served as Governor of Bihar, Tripura and West Bengal.
Expressing grief over his death, Prime Minister Modi said Patil had remained at the forefront of serving society, particularly through philanthropy and education.
“Shri DY Patil Ji was at the forefront of serving society through philanthropy and education in particular. He always worked to improve the lives of others, especially the poor,” Modi said in a post on X.
The Prime Minister extended condolences to Patil’s family and admirers, saying he was pained by the veteran educationist’s demise.
A Pioneer in Education
Born on October 22, 1935, Patil emerged as one of Maharashtra’s prominent educationists and played a significant role in expanding private higher education in the state. He founded the D Y Patil Group, which established institutions across fields including education and healthcare.
Patil’s public career extended beyond education. He served as Governor of Bihar and also held gubernatorial responsibilities in Tripura and West Bengal. His contribution to education and public life earned him wide recognition, including the Padma Shri.
His death prompted condolences from Maharashtra’s political leadership as well as members of the education fraternity, who remembered him for his decades-long contribution to academic institution-building and public service.
