Gujarati nationalist weekly Sadhana’s founder Ramanbhai Shah passes away

Ahmedabad, 20 June, 2014

Nationalist Gujarati magazine Sadhana’s founder and former chief trustee Shri Ramanbhai Shah passed away today in Ahmedabad. He was 89.

Born at Udalpur village of Visnagar taluka in Mehsana district on 23 September, 1925, Ramanbhai was associated with Rashtriya Swayam Sevak Sangh(RSS) since 1942.

Inspired by Pracharak Bapuraoji Lele(Vadodara), Ramanbhai launched a magazine ‘Savdhan’ in 1948. In 1956, on auspicious day of Vijaya Dashami, Ramanbhai launched Sadhana weekly, which is in circulation even today after journey of 58 years.

Ramanbhai worked as a Trustee and guardian of Sadhana till he was 88. He was also associated with Hindusthan Samachar. He took retirement on 17 October 2013 in presence of RSS Sar Sanghchalak Shri Mohan Bhagwat.

Late Ramanbhai is survived by wife Kantaben, sons Jitendrabhai Ajitbhai and daughter Ilaben.

Expressing grief over Ramanbhai’s passing away, Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted: Sad to hear about the demise of Shri Ramanbhai Shah of Ahmedabad. My condolences to his family. May his soul rest in peace. I have several memories with Raman Bhai. Spent a lot of time with him. He was truly an inspiring personality, devoted to social work.

Late Shri Shah’s funeral was attended by BJP leader Bharatbhai Pandya, Kakubhai(Parindu Bhagat), Bhikhubhai Dalsania, Ex Mayor Amit Shah, RSS leaders, Prime Minister Office’s Tanmay Mehta, Gujarat Samachar editor Shreyansh Shah among others.

Shri Shah’s besna will take place on 24 June during 9-11 am at Gujarat University Convention Centre, GMDC ground, hall no.2, gate no.3.