Dnyandeo Yashwantrao Patil (born 22 October 1935) is a former Indian politician, best known as the governor of Bihar, West Bengal and Tripura. He was a leader of the Indian National Congress from Maharashtra state.[2]
Dnyandeo Yashwantrao Patil | |
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| Governor of West Bengal (Additional charge) | |
| In office 3 July 2014 – 17 July 2014 | |
| Preceded by | M. K. Narayanan |
| Succeeded by | Keshari Nath Tripathi |
| Governor of Bihar | |
| In office 22 March 2013[1] – 26 November 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Devanand Konwar |
| Succeeded by | Keshari Nath Tripathi |
| Governor of Tripura | |
| In office 27 November 2009 – 21 March 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Kamla Beniwal |
| Succeeded by | Devanand Konwar |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Dnyandeo Yashwantrao Patil 22 October 1935 Ambap, Kolhapur, Bombay Presidency, British Raj (now Maharashtra, India) |
| Political party | Nationalist Congress Party |
| Spouse(s) | Shantadevi, Pushpalata |
| Children | 5 (Vijay D. Patil, Dr. Ajeenkya D Y Patil, Satej Patil, Nandita Palshetkar, and Dr. Sanjay D. Y. Patil) |
| Relatives | Ruturaj Patil (Grandson) |
| Alma mater | Alphonso School, Kolhapur |
| Awards | Padma Shri |
| Website | Official Website |
He received the Padma Shri award in 1991 for social work.[3]
On 24 December 2018, he joined the Nationalist Congress Party.[citation needed]
Early life edit
He was born at Ambap village in the present-day Kolhapur district, Bombay state.[4]
Educational institutions edit
A number of educational institutions were founded by him, which include:
- D. Y. Patil Institute of Master of Computer Applications and Management, Akurdi, Pune
- Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune
- Padmashree D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Navi Mumbai
- Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College Navi Mumbai
- D. Y. Patil Education Society, Kolhapur
- Dr. D. Y. Patil Sports Academy
- Dr. D. Y. Patil Knowledge City in Pune
- Dr. D. Y Patil International School, Mumbai
- D. Y. Patil International School, Nagpur
- Dr DY Patil International School, Kangra (Himachal Pradesh)
- D. Y. Patil college of Engineering and Technology, Kolhapur
- D. Y. Patil Medical College, Kolhapur
- Dr. D.Y. Patil College of Engineering, Pune
- D Y Patil Hospital, Mumbai
- D. Y. Patil International School, Belgium
- Dr D.Y. Patil Junior College, Pune
- DYPDC Center for Automotive Research and Studies
- Dr DY Patil Pushpalata Patil International School, Patna
- Dr DY Patil B-school, Pune
- Dr. D. Y. Patil Biotechnology & Bioinformatics Institute, Pune
Political and public service career edit
Patil was elected to the Kolhapur Municipal Council as a Congress candidate in 1957 and remained in office until 1962. He was the member of the Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha from 1967-78. In both the 1967 and 1972 elections, he was elected from Panhala Vidhan Sabha constituency.[5][6] He was appointed the Governor of Tripura state on 21 November 2009[7] and took the oath of office and secrecy on 27 November 2009. He was appointed the Governor of Bihar on 9 March 2012.[8][9]
Notes edit
- ^ The Hindu (22 March 2013). "D.Y Patil sworn in as Governor of Bihar". Archived from the original on 25 July 2022. Retrieved 25 July 2022.
- ^ PTI (3 July 2014). "Dr D Y Patil appointed West Bengal's acting Governor". The Economic Times. Retrieved 28 August 2018.
- ^ "Padma Awards" (PDF). Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2015. Archived from the original (PDF) on 15 October 2015. Retrieved 21 July 2015.
- ^ "Biography of Padmashree Dr. D.Y. Patil". Padmashree Dr. D.Y. Patil University website. Archived from the original on 13 December 2009. Retrieved 25 November 2009.
- ^ "Statistical Report on General Election 1967 to the Legilsative Assembly of Maharashtra" (PDF). Election Commission of India website. p. 10. Retrieved 27 November 2009.
- ^ "Key Highights of General Election 1972 to the Legilsative Assembly of Maharashtra" (PDF). Election Commission of India website. p. 10. Retrieved 25 November 2009.
- ^ "President Appoints Governors". The President of India website. 21 November 2010. Retrieved 25 November 2009.
- ^ "DY Patil to be new governor of Tripura". Hindustan Times. 24 November 2009. Archived from the original on 6 June 2011. Retrieved 25 November 2009.
- ^ "D.Y. Patil takes oath as Tripura governor". Samay Live. 27 November 2009. Retrieved 27 November 2009.