Browsing through innumerable treasure of immortal books at Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan , I came across striking collection of interviews of prominent personalities from various fields, compiled by Shri Kishor Makwana....
Each persona was different from one another...
Reading Shri Gunvant Shah, one of the most respected philosopher writer of current times, who at times has clambered above the usual spiritual apolitical discourses. Politics, if applied and utilized as a mean to serve and aid people of different startas and not necessarily downtrodden only, can turn out to be instrument that can cultivate equilibrium mindset, conducive to progress not just in economical state but more so, in social and emotional fabric..
Shri Gunvantbhai, in his writings since last decade, has been projecting such an impression, or I should say, I have gathered this and has added in my personal progress.
I take a bow, Gunvantbhai..
Shri Gunvant Shah, has been staunch Gandhian, all his life.It is prevailing common belief, or I should say, the common opinion that has been popularized by so called, seculars or rather ‘suedo’ seculars that minority’s welfare is their prerogative and minority as a rule, is surely being harassed by majority of the citizens.Thus, they have capitalized Mahatma Gandhi as minority savior of past and they, the suedo seculars, or activists being his straight descanders. Anyone taking even a general view of wrongdoer, irrespective of any caste or religion is punishable, no matter wether he belongs to majority or minority, is communalist according to them. Such half cooked knowledable souls pretending to be social activists project this outlook as Gandhian philosophy!!!
In reality, a real Gandhian like Gunvantbhai have vast viewpoint that believes in inclusive growth and not minority appeasement. He has very balanced estimation about Shri Narendra Modi, too. He was never his ardent fan or follower In his interview to Kishorbhai, he has at length, described his abhorrence towards attacks on innocent Muslims and then his views about Narendra Modi’s conduct and handling of the situation. In the beginning, who was his critic at heart, refrained from writing or commenting anything against or for him as he was firm in searching for what was truthfully true. For six to eight months, after the post-Godhra riots, he ignored mentioning NaMo. Neither wrting anything in his favor nor against him and in meanwhile, searched thoroughly about NaMo’s accomplishments. He came across innumerable so called activists, who made a fashion statement out of blameworthiness of Hindus. The communal riot of Ahmedabad, during post-Godhra, was termed as Progrom, Ethnic Cleansing and Genocide!!! NaMo was tagged as General Diar, Mahishasur, Hitler, Killer, Murderer, Fascist by these so called savior of minority!!!
But,
NaMo unperturbly continued putting in his best efforts to make progress, not only economically but inclusive social progress where the most marginalized person of the society was included irrespective of his religion, caste or creed.
And,
Shri Gunvantbhai states that he absorbed these commitment by NaMo to form an opinion about him. In addition, three more happenings aided in changing his contemplation.
1.On 29th Dec 2002, Gunvantbhai was participating in seminar and get-to-gether of Skilled Teachers at Vyara where he was to deliver lecture. On the dias, Late Shri Zinabhai Darji, an ardent Gandhian Congressi and Shri Babubhai Shah were seated. After the function, naturallt the subject of discussion was no other than NaMo.. Zinabhai, naturally fervent anti-Modi, commented, “Modi may have other flaws in him but “salo” corrupt nathi!!! he is non-corrupt.” This was a certificate from person who has been his opponent , was most significant..
2.On 2nd March 2003, at a function in Umata, Mehsana, lokarpan vidhi of 58 houses which were demolished during riots belonging to Muslims took place. The ceremony was presided by Ex. police commissioner of Punjab, Shri K.P.S. Gill and Shri Gunvant Shah.Shri Gill was appointed as advisor to Gujarat Govt post riots. While discussing NaMo with him, the response received by Gunvantbhai was, “Narendra Modi ne kuch bhi jaan buz kar kiya aisa main nahi manta hu...” These words were of K.P.S.Gill.
3.The day, results of Gujarat Vidhansabha polls in 2002 were announced, Gunvantbhai was giving lecture in South Africa. On the flight back from Jo’berg, to Mumbai, airhostess handed him the TOI of Mumbai edition, where in the center of the cover page, an article by Ahmedabad edition editor, Kinshuk Nag had appeared. Mr. Nag had not left a feather unturned in criticizing NaMo and not left a single opportunity to condemn NaMo, had written, “The personality of Shri Narendra Modi has added lion share in BJP ‘s success and that can not be denied at all. The most loathed enemy of him would also not be able to denie that motivated decision making of his is unparrelal.” This remark that came from most venomous opponent projects such positive values of Shri Narendra Modi’s leadership and dedication towards transparent good governance that has initiated immeasurable growth of state.
Respected Mahashweta Devi, prominent social activist and literate [Megsese award winner] with Leftist thinking praised the governance of Gujarat [Criticized the then Communist administration of West Bengal] [The Pioneer, New Delhi, 26-8-2007.] Reserve Bank of India had given highest ranking to Gujarat for their economic policy.
Shri Gunvant Shah, staunch believer of Gandhian philosophy, declares that future of Gujarat is dazzling and adds that History will remember Shri Narendra Modi for taking Gujarat to zenith.A
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