D. Y. Patil
Dnyandeo Yashwantrao Patil (born 22 October 1935) is an Indian politician. He was Governor of Bihar state in eastern India from 29 May 2012 to 26 November 2014. He was a leader of the Indian National Congress from Maharashtra state. He was appointed as the Governor of West Bengal (additional charge).[2]
Dnyandeo Yashwantrao Patil | |
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| 26th 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 |
| Children | 5 including Vijay D. Patil, Dr. Ajeenkya D Y Patil, Satej Patil and Nandita Palshetkar, Dr. Sanjay D. Y. Patil |
| Alma mater | Shivaji University, Kolhapur |
| Awards | Padma Shri |
| Website | Official Website |
References
- ↑ PTI (2013-03-22). "D.Y Patil sworn in as Governor of Bihar" (in en). The Hindu Business Line. http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/national/dy-patil-sworn-in-as-governor-of-bihar/article4538321.ece. Retrieved 2018-01-12.
- ↑ PTI (3 July 2014). Dr D Y Patil appointed West Bengal's acting Governor. https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/dr-d-y-patil-appointed-west-bengals-acting-governor/articleshow/37718348.cms. Retrieved 28 August 2018.