Dr. D Y Patil, a former Governor of Bihar, Tripura and West Bengal and a noted educationist, dies in Kolhapur at age 91. Multiple reports say he dies at his residence on Tuesday after a prolonged illness. Patil is described as a Padma Shri recipient and widely known for founding the D Y Patil Group, which runs a large network of educational institutions. NDTV reports that the group operates over 150 educational institutions, while another account from Times of India describes Patil as having established around 200 institutions and eight universities, highlighting his role in expanding professional education. Tributes and condolences are reported from political leaders and members of the education fraternity, with acknowledgements of his contributions to higher education and public service. Times of India also notes that Patil is a former Congress stalwart and that his family says his death is an “irreparable loss.” He is survived by his children, including Congress MLC Satej Patil.