D.Y. Patil, a veteran Congress leader and former governor, dies at 92, according to reports. A Padma Shri awardee, Patil served as the Governor of multiple states, including Tripura and Bihar. He also held additional charge of West Bengal during his tenure, the reports say. Multiple outlets note his long public career and roles across different states’ administrations. One outlet adds details of his earlier political journey in Maharashtra: Patil became a member of the Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha in 1967 and served until 1978. He was elected from the Panhala Assembly constituency in both elections he contested. Together, the sources present him as a long-serving Congress figure with experience in both legislative politics and gubernatorial responsibilities across several Indian states.