New Delhi, Aug. 4 -- Senior leaders of the Indian National Congress, including Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and AICC General Secretary KC Venugopal, on Tuesday expressed deep grief over the demise of Padma Shri DY Patil, former Governor, veteran educationist and noted social worker, and paid tributes to his contribution to education, public service and nation-building.

The Congress leaders described Patil as a visionary educationist and a committed public servant whose work in the fields of education, healthcare and social welfare touched the lives of millions across the country.

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi said the demise of DY Patil was "extremely hear...