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marriage. It was the large-heartedness of Bachubhai’s life. He
himself was fully absorbed in the Sangh; still he accepted the
Gita Mandir quite naturally and thus displayed his devotion.

Bachubhai’s faith in the Sangh was so unshakable that he
did not care for the Muhurta (auspicious moment) for the
wedding of his daughter Manda or his son Kaku. He set the
date for his daughter’s wedding that was convenient to Guruji,
considering it the most auspicious moment. Similarly, he
wedded his son on the day that was convenient to the Man.
Balasaheb.

Bachubhai possessed a unique personality. During his
period with the Sangh over several years, there were only two
friends who called him Bachu; they were the Swayamsevaks
Maheshbhai Nanavati and Nanubhai Mehta.

During his Sangh life, Bachubhai had close friends in the
late Keshavrao Deshmukh and the late Nathabhai Jhagda. They
went to cinema together. Bachubhai was an expert carom-player
and played it in the advocates’ bar. He was very fond of
playing it.

Many a storm came during his journey with the Sangh. The
Congress did not miss an opportunity to crush down the Sangh
on whatever pretext it could find – whether it was a ban on the
Sangh or trivial tensions in Karnawati. In such times too,
Bachubhai remained firm like a hill. Bachubhai was never
inclined to struggle, but he was firm in mind. It is a major task
to undertake management of the small and big Shivirs (camps)
in the Sangh, which he undertook devotedly and perfectly.
Whatever development the Sangh family in Gujarat has seen in
terms of management, was founded by Bachubhai. The
traditions and rules he set during his time continue to be
followed even today. We can find a glimpse of his touch and
working style even today. On the occasion of 51st birth
anniversary of the venerable Guruji, Bachubhai was hardly 25-
30 years of age. Seeking cooperation from several gentlemen
from the society, he completed the task quite well.

The foundation stone of the state office, Hedgewar Bhavan,
was laid 37 years ago. We would not have Hedgewar Bhavan