Y. S. Patil

Yallappagouda Shankargouda Patil (6 July 1927 – 25 November 2010) commonly known as Y. S. Patil was an Indian Politician and social activist.

Personal life Born in Hombal, Gadag district, Patil often participated in social, cultural activities. He presided Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sanskrit Pathashala and was also a member of Karnatak University Senate which shows that he often got involved in educational management and religious organizations. He also served as president and was a life member of the Karnataka Vidyavardhaka Sangha. He was known for his flamboyance. Patil was also a popular writer, contributing numerous articles to newspapers.

Political life He joined Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh in 1942 and was also affiliated with Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad since 1954. He was a member of Bharatiya Jana Sangh from 1955 till its merger to Janata Party in 1977. He was elected to Mysore Legislative Council three times (twice as a Bharatiya Jana Sangh candidate and once from Janata Party representing Graduates' Constituency). He was detained under M.I.S.A. as a Political prisoner in Central Prisons, Karnataka for 13 months during Jaya Prakash movement during 1975–76.

Death He died on 25 November 2010 in a hospital in Dharwad after a brief illness.