Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel pays tribute to former minister Mohansinh Rathwa, meets bereaved family members
Gandhinagar, 12 July
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Sunday paid floral tributes to former Minister and eminent tribal social worker Late Mohansinh Rathwa at the prayer meeting held at the Shri Mohansinh Chhotubhai Rathwa Arts and Science College campus in Chhota Udepur, according to the press release by the Chief Minister's Office.
He also met the bereaved family members, offered his condolences, and prayed for eternal peace for the departed soul.
BJP Gujarat President Jagdish Vishwakarma, Rajya Sabha MP Mukeshbhai Rathwa, Members of Parliament Jashubhai Rathwa and Mansukh Vasava, MLAs Abhesinh Tadvi and Jayantibhai Rathwa, former Lok Sabha MP Gitaben Rathwa, former Union Minister of State for Railways Naranbhai Rathwa, along with leaders from various political parties, representatives of social organisations, religious leaders, and a large number of citizens attended the prayer meeting, paid their floral tributes to Late Mohansinh Rathwa, and prayed for eternal peace to the departed soul.
Earlier on Saturday, Patel held an inspiring interaction with children who had been re-enrolled in school at Teniwada in Banaskantha district as part of the 'Back to School Mission' campaign across the state
He interacted with around 12 re-enrolled students, their parents, and mentors.
According to a press release issued by Gujarat CMO, the Chief Minister interacted informally with the students and enquired about the reasons for dropping out of school, their experiences after re-enrolment, and their future aspirations. He encouraged the students to attend school regularly, study sincerely, move ahead with confidence, and achieve their goals in life.
On the occasion, the Chief Minister stated that daughters are capable of excelling in education while also fulfilling household responsibilities. Emphasising the importance of girls' education, he said that educating girls is essential for the holistic development of society.
Addressing the parents, he said that it is the responsibility of every parent to ensure their children receive regular education and to encourage them towards a bright future.
He remarked that stated that Prime Minister Modi's vision is that no child in the State or the country should be deprived of education. With this vision, as the then Chief Minister of Gujarat, he initiated people-centric campaigns such as Shala Praveshotsav and Kanya Kelavani Mahotsav, which have created widespread awareness about the importance of education across society.
— ANI
Reader Comments
The Back to School Mission is such an important initiative. I'm glad to see the CM interacting directly with children and encouraging them. Education is the only way to uplift communities, especially in rural areas. But I wonder if these are just photo-ops or if there's sustained follow-up?
Good to see political unity across parties at the prayer meeting. Mohansinh Rathwa ji's work for tribals and education will never be forgotten. And the focus on girls' education is spot on - beti padhao, desh badhao! 🚀
It's inspiring to see a chief minister taking time to personally visit grieving families and also engage with school kids. This kind of grassroots connection matters. Hope the re-enrollment numbers keep going up across Gujarat!
Mohansinh Rathwa ji's legacy is truly remarkable. But I think we need more than just tributes - we need concrete policies to address the issues tribal communities still face like land rights and access to quality education. The back-to-school campaign is a start, but there's a long way to go.
It's great that the CM is promoting both tribal welfare and education. PM Modi's Shala Praveshotsav has indeed created awareness. But I hope the state also focuses on improving school infrastructure and teacher training in these remote areas. Just re-enrolling isn't enough without quality education. 📚
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