Vasant Parikh

Dr. Vasant Parikh (1929–2007) was an Indian politician born at Vadnagar in Mehsana district, Gujarat. He was an eye surgeon by profession. He was also a writer and Social worker.[1] He was a MLA in Gujarat legislative assembly during 1967–1972, winning from Kheralu assembly constituency as an independent candidate.[2] He is considered to be one of Narendra Modi's political gurus and is credited with coining the term 'One vote, One note'.[3] He established Karuna Setu trust along with his Late wife Ratnaprabha Maniar in 1984.[4]

References
  1. "Summary of Dr. Vasant Parikh's life".
  2. "Statistical Report on General election, 1967 to the Legislative Assembly of Gujarat - Election Commission of India" (PDF). Retrieved 21 January 2014.
  3. "Modi's guru first coined 'one vote, one note' slogan". The Times of India. Rajkot. 21 January 2014. Retrieved 21 January 2014.
  4. "Karuna Setu Trust".


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