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Editor-in-chief of Amrit Sandesh Govind lal Vora’sBody merges in quintessence

Chief editor of Amrit Sandesh Govind Lal Vora’s body was cremated on Monday with quintessence at Marwari cemetery. The last rituals were performed by his elder son Girish Vora. People from the journalist, writers, public representatives to politicians were gathered in huge numbers. Governor Balramji das Tondon, Chief Minister Doc. Raman Singh, Minister brigemohan Agrawal, and director GaurishankarAgrawal ,Vis director Agrawal, parliament Ramesh bais, parliament TamradhwajSahu, Chandrashekhar Sahu, ChaganlalMundada, Doc. Charandas Mahant, PL Puiya, Bhupesh Baghel, Arvind Tiwari, Umesh Patel,reraAdhyaksh Vivek dhand,Sunil Kumar, K Khaitan,G S Mishra,MansinghParpar, Chandrakant Udake and Swaraj Das gave him final goodbye. Govindlal Vora passed away on Sunday night around 11 pm in a private hospital of Gurgaon Delhi during his treatment.

Soniya and Rahul Gandhi got informed by relatives

Congress former director Soniya Gandhi and director, Rahul Gandhi called Motilal Vora and took entire information about the incident. Showing her concern she talked over call for about 10 mins to Motilal Ji Vora regarding Govindlal Ji’s health. She even asked that there was an improvement in his health then how come this happened. Both mother and son express their solace for their family. Motilal Devangan, Mayor Pramod Dubey along with officers of different departments gave an honourable tribute to Vora Ji.

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A name of ease and decency, Govind Lal Vora

Death is the eternal truth of life. The life of the creature is attained only by death. But this perfection disturbs a human when somebody close to them attains this perfection. Just like this Govind Lal Vora Ji has disturbed many of us. From 6 decades of my journalist life has passed in the proximity of Vora Ji. The ease and decency in his behavior can be seen in his behavior. This is their naturalness and decency used to influence everyone he met. I get the chance to see Govindlal Vora Ji in March 1985. His elder brother Motilal Vora Ji after becoming Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh whenever he used to visit Bhilai Nandini Airport, Govindlal Vora Ji used to reach with his journalist partner Madhukar Kher. Hundreds of People know his decency and poise in the crowd of the neighborhood which used to keep his identity separate. Despite being a younger brother of Chief Minister, there was no seclusion or any kind of rage between them. He always accepting greetings and keep meeting people with a smile on his face. I joinder his Amrit Sandesh newspaper in 1996. From the last two decades, I got an opportunity to know and understand him. I never saw him getting rude to any workers. He used to speak his words very easily and in a specific style. I got to see his ease and decency many times in these last two decades.

 One of our representatives has fortified a cheque of thousand rupees. To know the reality vora Ji took me to the central bank of India in padmanabhapur branch. The bank manager refused to give any details speaking of the confidentiality of customer service. I got furious when we got rejected by the manager and I lost my patience and introduce Vora Ji to him. Seeing my aggressive approach the manager said that he know Vora Ji and neighbor of elder Vora Ji in Mohan Nagar. During this time Vora Ji was calm but maybe seeing my aggressive attitude manager felt that he should give the information. Then he asked his colleague for the information and said sorry for the discomfort expressed. Just like this, there was one more incident that I cannot forget. Suddenly one night Vora Ji came to my office. It as eight’o clock in the night he asked me to join him at a wedding in Agrasen Bhawan.

 When I approached with him, I saw Lalit Tiwari with him and one more person. I asked hesitantly that Babuji so many will go? Then he replied laughingly that Pandey Ji, the marriage is of Raigad's literature Anandi Lal Ji's son and he asked me to call my favored friends. This was the ease and decency Babuji had, like me and many people who work near him used to call him Babuji only. Along with me Anil Mishra, Tapas Sanyal, Ashish Thakur, Raipur’s Babulal Sharma, DS Mishra, Bilaspr’s ArvindShrma, Naushad khan of Korba and many are distracted today. It looks a shadow of an elder got away from us. Even though Babuji’s physical body is far away from us by the way shown by him: The path of ease and decency is always for us and will keep inspiring us. We can walk on the path has shown will be the true way to tribute him.

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Gov, CM , Speaker, BJP President condole death of Senior Journalist Govindlal Vora .

Governor Balaramji Dass Tandon, Chief Minister Dr Rama Singh, Speaker Gauri Shankar Agrawal & Bhartiya Janata Party State President Dharamlal Kaushik today expressed their condolences on the demise of senior journalist Govindlal Vora. He was younger brother of veteran Congress Leader Motilal Vora.

Governor Balaramji Dass Tandon has expressed profound grief on the sad demise of veteran Journalist & Chief Editor of Hindi daily "Amrit Sandesh" Late Govindlal Vora . The governor in his condolence message said that Late Govindlal Vora has made invaluable contribution to Journalism of State & Country . He gave a new direction to the society with his writings . His demise is an irreparable loss to the Journalism of Chattisgarh. Governor Tandon empathised with the grief-stricken family of Late Mr Vora & prayed for the departed soul to rest in peace . In his message, Chief Minister Dr Rama Singh said in his death, Golden Era in Chattisgarh Journalism had came to an end . Dr Rama Singh added that Late Govindlal Vora was a simple man , easy to get along with & was one of the finest and brightest Journalist in the entire state . He served Journalism for six long decades. His demise in an irreparable lost to the Hindi Journalism . It may be recalled that Late Govindlal Vora was former Editor of "Navbharat Daily" & Chief editor of " Amrit Sandesh" for the past 34 years. He died late last night at a private hospital in New Delhi . CM Dr. Rama Singh who is currently touring Bastar as a part of state wide Vikas Yatra expressed his deep condolences while disclosing the sad news at his media briefing this morning at Kondagaon . Dr Rama Singh and assembled Journalist observed silence as a marknof respect to the departed soul.

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Epitome of Sincerity – Shri Govindlal Vora

In the mortal world, we have forever lost a journalist who always faced everything and never bend anywhere, Late. Shri Govindlal Vora, the chief editor of Amrit Sandesh.  Late. Shri Vora Ji was known as a symbol of serious journalism in Chattisgarh, MP and also in this whole world of journalism. This quality gives him stand special in society and in the world of journalism. In the arrangements and leading a busy life of journalism, he never ignored the social concerns.

This is the reason that despite a hardworking journalist, he was involved and designated in different educational organization and social organization. But while busy in other things he never disrespects the rules and regulations of journalism wherever he remains he left the impression of his excellent journalist and always try his best to give it new heights. He started journalism as a wage earner and left his impression as the same. From Raipur, 1st October 1982, he began his own newspaper ‘Amrit Sandesh’ but he was always remembered as a journalist.  He started working in Navharat in 1954 and worked till 1984. Under this time Navbharat has reached new achievements and turned out to be the greatest newspaper in Chattisgarh. Out of all the versions of Navbharat, Raipur’s version was known the best where Vora Ji was the editor.

Late Shri Vora Ji was also worked as the editor for Akashvani, Hindustan Times, and some other newspaper of India. Whether it is an emergency or any other time, Vora Ji was always there and stand by his rules and showed outstanding reflect in journalism. He was the master of journalism who was an inspiration to other journalist and with his guidance, many reached new heights. Vora Ji was a name who was remembered for his work and his principled journalism, which helped him to make his different identity.

Late.shri Vora Ji was born on 12th March 1932 and was the younger brother of Rajyapal Motilal Vora who was congress, national treasurer and former chief minister. Starting his journey being a reporter,  Late. Shri Vora Ji then became the editor in Navbharat and remains the English editor in Navbharat till 1984.

He started publishing of Amrit Sandesh in 1st October 1984 and remained the editor forever. He also remained chief editor of weekly invitation in Bhopal. He worked a lot for the Journalist Institutions and was the vice president of the wage earner journalist in M.P

Late. Shri Vora Ji was the founder member in the establishment of the press club in Raipur and became the director in it. He was the vice president of Akhil Bhartiya Newspaper Association in Mumbai and in Delhi and was also a member of Indian Paper Society. He has travelled a lot and has done foreign trips as a journalist and in International Rotri he was a District Governor of M.P, Chattisgarh, and Orissa, created records in it.  Other than Journalism and Social Cause he was also known for his interest in literature and he was also a director in Hindi Literature Conference. He other than being a news writer also worked in the literature area and published various write-ups in different journals including Saraswati.

Late. Shri Vora Ji was a known politician and was a founder division of Ravi Shankar Viswavidhyallay in Raipur and worked for education.  Late. Shri Vora Ji took his last breath on 13th May 2018 in Fortis Hospital, New Delhi.

Late Vora was a true workman, brave and sincere man who has a love for everyone. He always going to be ideal for other journalist and known as a sign of sincere journalism for a new generation and remain in their hearts. We give a warm tribute to late Shri Vora Ji from the complete family of Amrit Sandesh. He always going to have a special corner in our heart.

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Rahul gandhi went to govindlal vora's house

Rahul gandhi went to govindlal vora's house Leaving his is work in between congress chairman Rahul Gandi went to Geet Nagar Vikas where Veteran journalists late Govind lal lived , to express his condolence. He gave tribute to Govindlal ji with garlands. Rahul met Vora ji's brother who is also member of parliament, his wife Prakash Vora, son Girish Vora, Rajeev Vora and his nephews Arvind Vora, Arun Vora and Motilal Ji Vora's Wife smt. Shanti Devi and their relatives. Almost for half an hour Rahul was there. State congress incharge P.L puniya , state chairmen Bupesh baghel, counter party leader T.S Sighdev, former central ministar charan das mahant, Rajyasabha parliament chaya verma, Subhash Sharma, Lalit Tiwari, Ramesh Valyarni, Sanjay Pathak and many other ministers also came over.Rahul gandhi went to govindlal vora's house Leaving his is work in between congress chairman Rahul Gandi went to Geet Nagar Vikas where Veteran journalists late Govind lal lived , to express his condolence. He gave tribute to Govindlal ji with garlands. Rahul met Vora ji's brother who is also member of parliament, his wife Prakash Vora, son Girish Vora, Rajeev Vora and his nephews Arvind Vora, Arun Vora and Motilal Ji Vora's Wife smt. Shanti Devi and their relatives. Almost for half an hour Rahul was there. State congress incharge P.L puniya , state chairmen Bupesh baghel, counter party leader T.S Sighdev, former central ministar charan das mahant, Rajyasabha parliament chaya verma, Subhash Sharma, Lalit Tiwari, Ramesh Valyarni, Sanjay Pathak and many other ministers also came over.

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Late Govind Lal Vora Bones immersed in the Ganges.

Editor in chief of Amrit Sandesh and senior journalist Govind lalJi Vora’s holy ashes were today immersed at Triveni Sangam of Ganga Prayagraj. He died on May 13th in Delhi. Late Vora Ji was the brother of Rajya Sabha member Shri Motilal Vora and Gavri Bai. Late Vora Ji’s ashes were taken to Allahabad near Triveni Sangam by son Rajeev Vora and all rituals were performed by their family Pandit Vijay Sharma. Govind ji’s nephews Rajendra Vyas, Vijay Vyas and Arun Vora with his son Sumit Vora and a family friend Natwarlal Vyas and his son Omprakash Vyas were also present.

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Leaving a road show on  spot, Congress Chairman Rahul Gandhi went to see the Prime editor and Senior Journalist of Amrit Sandesh Late. Govindlala Vora and express his pain and distress at his home Geeta Nagar Nivas. He there met Motilal Vora the elder brother of Late. Govindlal Vora, Prakash Vora wife of Late. Govindlala Vora, his son Girish Vora, Rajiv Vora and his sister Gavri Bai.  He also met Shantidevi Vora, wife of Motilal Vora.

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Sahab: Dronacharyaof the journalism world

Respected Govind Lal Vora. Head Editor 'Amrit Sandesh'.The unique personality of journalism. Commonly identified by 'Sahab'. It was the magic of his extremely simple, soft-spoken and polite behaviour that everyone was obliged to him. Everyone had access to him. It is difficult to believethat a rich personality has mortal on the night of 13 May 2018 and bid goodbye to the world. He spent six decades of fair and fearless in Journalism, it not only made its mark but also brought honour to the name Chhattisgarh in the country. With encompassing every aspect of journalism Vora Ji continued to give a new direction to journalism in states and country. In 1992-93, I was appointed as a junior journalist in “Amrit Sandesh”. Saheb’s easy-going and gentle nature impressed me and soon I got his affection. With the help of his guidance and inspiration,I crossed all the halt in “Amrit Sandesh” and today I am on the post of local editor. Whatever I am today is due to him. He taught me all the nuances of journalism which is a very valuable tome. Vora Ji was a studious personality. His writing was for the common people. He uses to write for the benefit of society, state and country nothing can be compared to his pen.His words were very simple. They believed that Colloquialism is the way news should be presented, language should be simple so that common people also easily understand. One can see Mahatma Gandhi's influence in his work. You won’t find such a thingIn which Gandhiji is not mentioned.Gandhiji was among his favourite great men. He was a supporter ofGanga-Jamuna Tehzeeb. This is the onlyreason that we can see his impressions in the newspaper too.See.I was impressed with saying “nakahu se dosti, nakahu se bair”. In that difficult period of emergency of 1975, he was an example of journalism. Even Between the restrictions of governance, hemanaged to lay the truth before the people. He fought against the system and the government and eventually overcame it. Whole life is an example of a struggle. Even in those odd circumstances he did not lose his patience and continued to move forward. Arrogance could not even touch him. He was Dronacharyaof the journalism world in Chhattisgarh. Voraji's entire life was into simplicity, high principles and remained devoted to social concerns. They did thousands of jobsNever took credit for it. Such Karmayogi who is like my father, mentor, inspiration and guide, his death is traumatizing to me. Today even though heis not among usBut their memories will always live on in our hearts.

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He himself was a journalism school

Chhattisgarh Journalist Govind Lal Ji Vora gaveSix decades of his life to journalism.He Was born on 12 March 1932. lifelong he has worked in order to serve journalism. He contributed to speeding Many newspapers.He was the editor of Raipur Daily and also of Navbharat Raipur. In 1984, he started his own Newspaper Amrit Sandesh and worked as a head editoruntilhis last breath. He has been ill for some time, his treatment was going on in theFortis of Gurgaon hospital.He Had been Battling between life and death and ultimately, Late night of May 13,2018, he Breathed his last. Apart from journalism, he was also very active in the social sector .Elder Brother Motilal Vora, who is Treasurer in AICC is also active insocial work and journalism despite being in politics.There is No doubt in the fact that an era of Journalism has ended due to Vora ji's death. No one will be able to able to fill his gap.There is a wave of mourning of his death amongst State and country journalists. I wish his blessings always stays with us. During my stay in Raipur I oftenly use to meet him. He believed that newspaper act as a bridge between readers and our society. He gave equal respect to litterateurs. I personally Know some editors whose behaviorwihwriters and poets is not professional. Slow Slowly the number of such people is decreasing.Vora Ji is one of amongst those Old Generation journalists and editors whose backless Writing skills ,editingwill Always be remembered for brotherhood In journalism.I hope if I call him symmetrical legend that will not be an exaggeration .He was a Journalism School himself. There was a little of Sufi style in his personality. Selfishness, opportunism and arrogance were miles away from him.Despair was never seen on his face, he was always cheerful with a smile. Such things can only be seen when there is no negativity in mind. His simplicity and filth Can be exemplified he use to consider and treat everyone equally Whereas one can easily see arrogance in todaysproffesional. His employees use to feel home in he office and a family member to him.His personality and nature is an example to all of us. There is a saying in hindi which I believe- “Pawan charitramahapurusho k hame karate gyan                                    Hum bhiapnecharitra ko banasaktehaidivyamahan”

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I lost my guardian…

I and GovindlalJi have shared a very sacred bond for 46 years. We were so close that he used to count me as his family member and to me, he was not only my elder brother but the head of my family. He has been my mentor at each and every stage of my life be it journalism or my personal life. I was so influenced by his affection that my heart is still not accepting the fact that he is no more. Vora Ji always stood strong beside me whenever I needed support or felt vulnerable. He was not only a true friend, philosopher or guide but a guardian to whom I use to consider my inspiration and I tried to work out everything that I have learned and understood from him, in my life. We always come across such situations when we have to take important decisions, either for ourselves or our families. Before making any conjectures, I use to take his consultation and his suggestions were always my decisions. After Vora Ji's death, I was in the continuous belief that I have lost my guardian. I first met Vora Ji in Raipur when I became the branch head of the National news agency of Indian Languages “Bharat Samachar” in August 1972. That time I was very new to this field of journalism I neither had any experience nor any knowledge. Later, I came across hundreds of such situations where I was stuck amongst the odds and only Vora Ji just who supported and motivated me just like a guardian. It was his love and affection that held me strong and helped me succeed in every situation. Today, wherever I stand or whatever I have achieved Shri Vora Ji plays a major role in that matter. When I shifted to Raipur entire city its atmosphere was new to me and even didn’t had any relatives there. It was not easy for a 23-year-old to live and adjust in an entirely new city, back then. When I first met him he was a chief editor at “Navbharat” but he was so modest that I did not realize while conversating with him that I am talking to such a highly designated personality. He was so kindred and loving that I became his admirer in our first meeting. Other than being a true friend, philosopher, and guide, I have always seen him as a guardian. He was my inspiration and  I have tried my best to adapt his ideology and everything that I have learned from him in my life.

We got to know each other slowly and steadily. After that, I met Voraji’s close friend who was a news provider of PTI and executive representative of many news agencies of that time Mr. Madhukar Kher. Both of them were very kind and supportive. In later years I became like a family member for Vora Ji and their family. Late Vora Ji and his wife Smt. Prakash Vora both were very Joly and use to consider as heir family member. I consider myself very lucky that I always got their wishes and blessings. There are many such incidences that gave me a sense of belonging and I would like to share a few of them. When my first kid was born my wife collapsed, the moment Vora Ji and Mr. Kher got this information they took an auto directly to D.S Hospital and stayed there until there was any improvement in my wife’s health.

In 1984, when Vora Ji decided to start “Amrit Sandesh”, I was posted as a state bureau manager in Bhopal, M.P. when he was starting to plan his venture, he asked me would you like to take care of “Amrit Sandesh” in Bhopal, without giving any second thoughts to it , I agreed. I got attached from Amrit Sandesh from the very first day and  I am still working for it. Our relationship was from my last organization and when we started working together I never felt any changes in that, In fact, it grew stronger. I never felt that our bond has changed or now I work for Vora ji’s organization instead he always treated me as his younger brother. One more example of his loving temperament that always pops in my mind- when I was in Bhopal in 1997, I was badly injured in a road accident and I was taken to Indore for further treatments. That time Vora Ji along with his wife was traveling in Rajasthan, the moment Girish vora informed him about the entire incident, they ended their trip immediately left for Indore to see me and motivate me to stay strong.  Very rarely you come across such relations in today’s world. While staying in Bhopal I had complete liberty to take official, content-related and paper related decisions still we never came across arguments or misunderstandings in or work which was one of the best qualities that still amaze me. Along with the “Amrit Sandesh” family, I came closer to Vora Ji's family and I give reverence to him from the bottom of my heart. I’ll keep his sayings and advice as a remembrance all mylife.

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And the Pillar of our lives collapsed……

On the night of 13th May, saddening news arrived that our inspirational pillar Govindlal Vora passed away. It felt as if the wall on which we relied on had suddenly collapsed. We once dreamt of becoming successful with the help of this wall. Life goes on and will go on, but success is doubtful. I recollect that 35 years prior, a writer imagined that a decent paper ought to concern the crowd and their outlook. What's more, on the first of October 1984 his arrangement came energetically. This measure was named as Amrit Sandesh. He use to consider Mahatma Gandhi as his Ideal along these lines with a great deal of difficult work and commitment he intended to begin his endeavor "Amrit Sandesh" one day before Gandhi's birthday. Shri Govindlal Vora was the cerebrum behind this. This is still not believable that he no more in this world.

 GovindlalJi was extremely driven and persevering as an individual, he defeats each obstacle of his existence with courage and had set a model for local swarm, which is as yet persuasive. Presently his recollections are giving us motivation. His every single saying will help us in a mind-blowing way. I have consistently adapted a few or the other thing from him in our gatherings and each opportunity I ran over various parts of is character.

 I've always experienced when he has quieted himself down and his accomplished words were constantly edified my insight. His affection and outrage consistently gave me a feeling of having a place and caused me to understand that I am near him. His distinct fascination and activity in news-casting, social work, and governmental issues gave him incredible validity among individuals. His encounters were advantageous in each field. Not only Chhattisgarh but helped individuals from Madhya Pradesh to arrive at new statures and accomplish their objectives. I didn't accept my ears when I got the news that he is dead.I can't compose more. I simply wish Babujifavor us from any place he is and we prevail to spread his "Amrit Sandesh" to every single one. I wish his recollections consistently be with us. What's more, this is my tribute and salute to him.