Y. S. PatilYallappagouda Shankargouda Patil commonly known as Y. S. Patil was an Indian Politician and social activist.Personal lifeBorn 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 lifeHe 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. 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.DeathHe died on 25 November 2010 in a hospital in Dharwad after a brief illness.