Dr. Gopalrao Patil, a former Rajya Sabha member and prominent pediatrician, passed away on Tuesday morning at a private hospital in Latur, Maharashtra, due to illness. He was 94 years old. Patil served as a member of the Rajya Sabha from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) between 1994 and 2000, where he contributed to important parliamentary committees such as commerce, external affairs, and railways. Beyond his political career, he was a visionary educationist who founded the Shiv Chhatrapati Shikshan Sanstha, which operates Rajarshi Shahu College in Latur. Born on October 3, 1931, in Kavtha village, Dharashiv district, he pursued his medical education at Osmania University in Hyderabad and became one of Latur's most respected child specialists. His dedication to providing free medical services in rural areas earned him the affectionate nickname 'Devmanus' among locals. Patil also played a significant role in establishing a branch of the Indian Pediatric Association and served as its first president. He is survived by his wife Shantabai, a son, and three daughters.