Ahmedabad, 23 May 2012

Following are the pictures of a function of Red cross in Ahmedabad where Gujarat Governor Dr Kamla Beniwal and Chief Minister Narendra Modi shared stage. Dr. Kamla Beniwal who is presently facing allegations of land grab in Rajasthan found an opportunity to say something to the Chief Minister. The Chief Minister too reacted to her.

Press release

Ahmedabad, Wednesday: Gujarat Governor Dr Shrimati Kamlaji inaugurated Vatsalya
Varishth Nagrik Grih built by Gujarat branch of Indian Red Cross Society for 90 senior
citizens here today.

Speaking on the occasion, she said that selfless service is rated very high in Indian
culture and Gujarat preserved the high traditions as there are a number of voluntary
organizations busy in the service of the poor, needy and deserted senior citizens. She
expressed great happiness at the Red Cross Society contributing its mite as a matter
of pride for all. She lauded the notable contribution by Tanti Foundation for Rs.7-crore
donation.

The Governor and Chief Minister took round of the complex. It has facilities for health
checkup, entertainment, library, ATM, prayer room, naturopathy dispensary and
physiotherapy centre.

Chief Minister Narendra Modi described senior citizens’ home like Vatsalya Dham as
the need of the hour in modern family life. He profusely congratulated Mr. Tulsi Tanti,
besides this senior citizens’ home, for his another unique contribution to the society on a
different front in the form of renewable energy.

He said that Gujarat ranks high in the field of service ingrained as it is in the blood of its
people. It is reflected in blood donation and eye donation, too. However, he regretted,
adversaries continue to malign Gujarat without any pretext.

The Chief Minister lauded the initiative of Red Cross Society in research and treatment
of sickle cell anemia as well as thalassemia. He said that Gujarat Government is also
keen to provide relief to patients suffering from such deadly diseases.

Mr. Tulsi Tanti spoke on the need for joint family system. Organisation’s Chairman
Gautam Shah welcomed the guests. Indian Red Cross Society Gujarat Branch
Chairman Madhuben Nayak gave details about the society. Secretary General S. P.
Agrawal and International Red Cross Society’s Rose spoke also spoke. Organisation’s
Bhaveshbhai Acharya proposed a vote of thanks.

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