People, Positions and Obituaries · 6 August 2026

D.Y. Patil, Former Governor and Educationist, Died at 90

Exam-focused facts from the 6 August 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • D.Y. Patil, educationist and former Governor of Bihar, Tripura and West Bengal, died at the age of 90.
  • He passed away at his residence in Kolhapur.
  • He founded the D Y Patil Group in 1983, which runs over 160 educational institutions.
  • He was awarded the Padma Shri in 1991 for contributions to education and social service.

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