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Congress held at Pune in 1895. He was a strong advocate of Rashtriya Mahasabha or the congress. He seems to have come in intimate contact with Mahatma Gandhi. In a letter written to Virchand Gandhi's son, Gandhiji sends his blessing and asks:
only thirty seven. He rendered yeoman service to India and Jainism by interpreting Indian culture and religion in its true spirit to the western worlds. In this respect he enjoys the pride of place in the galaxy of Indian thinkers and philosophers and his name will continue to be remembered as a great champion of Jain religion.
'Have you adopted any ideals of your father ?
Virchand Gandhi passed away in 1901 when he was
With best wishes and compliments
From Vastupal & Varsha Shah Neil, Charu, Keshav & Sahana Shah Pareen, Renu, Akash & Ajay Shah
Dr. Anil & Bharati Shah Ritesh, Shilpi, Avinash & Ranya Shah Ashish, Reepal, Raina & Naiya Dalal
Vijay Shah & Hemlata Menon
Maitri & Meelap Shah
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