Former Gujarat minister, 8-time BJP MLA Yogesh Patel passes away at 79

Veteran BJP leader and eight-time Gujarat MLA Yogesh Patel passed away in Vadodara at the age of 79 after a prolonged illness. Patel, who served as legislator for 36 years, represented Raopura and later Manjalpur constituencies. He also held the position of Minister of State for Narmada and Urban Housing.