Kolhapur, Aug. 4 -- Congress president and MP Mallikarjun Kharge has said that with the demise of Padma Shri Dr. D. Y. Patil, Maharashtra and the entire country have lost a visionary educationist, people-oriented leader and social worker. Dr. Patil's entire life was a symbol of the highest values of public service.

In a condolence message on his X post, Kharge said that his journey, which began as a grassroots representative of the people, reached the highest constitutional office of Governor. This journey is a testament to his loyalty, humility and unwavering commitment to the welfare of society. Throughout his long public life, he has remained loyal to the ideology, traditions and values of the Indian National Congress. His work has earn...