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Great and simple humble man. As said in the article the two inches of foam is a lasting legacy that I at least cannot forget. Earlier to that it was ‘ grow corns in your bottom’ in the plank class!
Individuals like Madhu Dandavate were rare in those times and are rarer still in today’s world. He was deeply influenced by Mahatma Gandhi and had a profound commitment towards liberal socialism. It is a pity that there are very few men like him. A great son of India.
Great and simple humble man. As said in the article the two inches of foam is a lasting legacy that I at least cannot forget. Earlier to that it was ‘ grow corns in your bottom’ in the plank class!
Individuals like Madhu Dandavate were rare in those times and are rarer still in today’s world. He was deeply influenced by Mahatma Gandhi and had a profound commitment towards liberal socialism. It is a pity that there are very few men like him. A great son of India.