The Times of India

Condolences pour in as education fraternity, Maharashtra leaders mourn D Y Patil's demise

Tributes poured in from Maharashtras political leaders and educationists following the death of Padma Shri Dr D Y Patil, former Governor of Bihar, Tripura and West Bengal, at the age of 91. Remembered as a visionary educationist, Patil transformed higher education by establishing around 200 institutions and eight universities. Leaders hailed his contributions to professional education, healthcare and public service, describing his legacy as instrumental in expanding educational opportunities and nation-building.