Young And charismatic Journalist Shri.Govindlal Vora

Shri. Govindlal Vora was a charismatic journalist who needed no introduction when it comes to the field of journalism. He was respected by all the Prime Minsters of India right from Shri Jawaharlal Nehru to Current Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. He had a special status in the field of Journalism in India and out countries. .

Govind Lal Vora with former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shyamcharan Shukla.

Shri. Govindlal Vora has taken part in many International Seminars with top ranking Politicians and Businessmen as Journalist and had done reporting of them which was appreciated nationwide and worldwide.

Govindlal Vora with Pandit Ravishanker Shukla

Shri. Govindlal Vora was not only a know face in India but also known for is Journalism worldwide he was known for his Dynamic reporting . At the time of his London visit then Prime Minister of London Margaret Treacher had met Shri. Govindlal Vora to know about the in-depth detail on journalism he has met leaders throughout the world and has done discussion on Journalism.

Govindlal Vora giving information about news paper to Margaret Thacker during his London Visit.

Govindlal Vora discussing with former Congress Leader Sonia Gandhi.

As a reporter his last abroad trip was with Ex.Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh to America where he had met then President Of America Barak Obama and the meeting was Historic for both India as well as America.

Govindlal Vora giving speech in General Meeting

During the War time Govindlal Vora with Air Chief Marshal S K Malohotra

During the Indo-China war Shri. Govindlal Vora Gave a cheque to the First Prime Minister of India Shri. Jawaharlal Nehru for the development of the country and at that time Shri. Jawaharlal Nehru was speech less and had was filled with emotions.

Shri. Govindlal Vora Gave a cheque to the First Prime Minister of India Shri. Jawaharlal Nehru for the development of the country.

The Dedication of Shri. Govindlal Vora was so much that he would personally monitor the printing of the newspapers as you can see in the below images

Govindlal Vora Personally looking into Printing machine of Amrit Sandesh Newspaper.

Govindlal Vora with new Printing Machine at amrit sandesh press.

Govindlal Vora at Geneva, Swizerland at geneva Summit.

In the Images you can see Shri. Govindlal Vora in different countries were he had gone to attend different Seminars and Played an important role as a journalist.

Rajeev Vora -The Son of Renowned Journalist late Govindlal Vora.

Rajeev Vora is a dynamic personality and a son of renowned journalist late Govindlal Vora. He is an empathetic person who always wants to improve the society mainly in terms of education by providing education to the needy in the rural areas of Chhattisgarh. Not just education but also into areas like media, industry, politics and social service which portrays his dynamism. He is always admired by his friends and companions.

Rajiv Vora delivering induction speech for first year engineering batch at Pragati college of Engineering. — Rajeev Vora delivering induction speech for first year engineering batch at Pragati college of Engineering.

Rajiv Vora as chief guest distributing the prizes to the students. — Rajeev Vora as chief guest distributing the prizes to the students.

Rajiv Vora with other dignitaries in Vora’s Family Function. — Rajeev Vora with other dignitaries in Vora’s Family Function.

Rajiv Vora with Arun Vora during durg assembly election. — Rajeev Vora with Arun Vora during durg assembly election.

Rajiv Vora with all booth committee in charge in Durg — Rajeev Vora with all booth committee in charge in Durg

Political Analyst and Social Thinker

The founder Chairman of Amrit Sandesh Shri. Govindlal Vora was not only a know figure in the field of journalism but was also a known name in the Field of Politics and social work.

Govindlal Vora giving the information about newspaper to Margaret Thacker

Govindlal Vora discussing with former congress party head Sonia Gandhi.

In the field of Politics he had a great relations with all the prime ministers of India right from Jawaharlal Nehru to Narendra modi he was respected for his Unbiased reporting and has attend many international Seminars worldwide with the top politicians of the country, his last international travel as journalist was with Dr. Manmohan Singh to America where he had met then President of America Barak Obama and had a fruit full discussion with him .

Govindlal Vora participating in G-20 Summit Pitersburg alon with former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh

Being a young and successful journalist he didn’t forget his duties towards the country during the Indo-China war when he had met Shri.Jawaharlal Nehru at that time he handed over a cheque to him for the development if the country after which Shri.Nehru was left speechless and was filled with emotions.

Govindlal Vora handed over a cheque to former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru.

Govindlal Vora with former Prime Minister Rajeev Gandhi with the copy of amrit sandesh in the hand.

He had very good relations with ex congress president Smt. Sonia Gandhi, Current President of INC Shri. Rahul Gandhi and Ex Defense Minister Shri.George Fernandes

Govindlal Vora with Ex Defense Minister Shri. George Fernandes

Govindlal Vora with former Prime Minister V. P Singh

CHHATTISGARH VIDHAN SABHA OATH TAKING CEREMONY

The Vidhan Sabha oath taking ceremony at Chhattisgarh was held on 17th of December 2018 wherein the Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel was sworn in as the Chief Minister of the State. MLA T.S Singh Deo was sworn in as the Cabinet Minister. Congress President Mr. Rahul Gandhi, Ex-Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh and Motilal Vora made their presence in the ceremony. Mr. Rajeev Vora, the son of esteemed journalist Late Mr. Govindlal Vora, Arun Vora, son of veteran Congressman Motilal Vora was there in the ceremony too.

MLA T.S Singh Deo was sworn in as the Cabinet Minister. Congress President Mr. Rahul Gandhi, Ex-Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh and Motilal Vora made their presence in the ceremony. Mr. Rajeev Vora, the son of esteemed journalist Late Mr. Govindlal Vora, Arun Vora, son of veteran Congressman Motilal Vora was there in the ceremony too.

RAJEEV VORA’S ROLE IN DURG POLITICS

During the Chhattisgarh Vidhan Sabha elections that were held the year 2013 Arun Vora, Congress candidate won the election. The sculptor of Arun Vora’s winning was Rajeev Vora.

Rajiv vora with Arun Vora after wining the election from Durg Constituency. — Rajeev vora with Arun Vora after wining the election from Durg Constituency.

Rajeev Vora’s strategy was unbeatable which in turn became difficult for the opposition party to win. Rajeev Vora and his team worked hard day and night and defeated BJP leader and former minister Mr. Hemchand Yadav.

Rajiv vora with Arun Vora in durg politics — Rajeev Vora with Arun Vora

Shri Rajiv Vora with Shri Arun Vora and Dheeraj Bakliwal during Durg Vidhan Sabha Election 2013 — Shri Rajeev Vora with Shri Arun Vora and Dheeraj Bakliwal during Durg Vidhan Sabha Election 2013

This team included Dheeraj Baklival, Subhash Sharma and various other young activists. Also during 2018 Vidhan Sabha elections, Mr. Rajeev Vora took the responsibilities and thereby was successful in winning the elections.

Rajiv vora with chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel — Shri Rajeev Vora with Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, Cabinet ministers Shiv Dahariya, Ravindra Choubey,Tamradhwaj Sahu during a public event organized at Durg

In this way, Mr. Rajeev Vora, the son of an esteemed Journalist Mr Govindlal Vora followed his father’s legacy and hence was a great supporter too who helped his brother to win the election in Durg Vidhan Sabha, 2013. This showed his strong determination towards family bonding and togetherness.

Rajiv Vora with Arun Vora at Chhattisgarh Assembly House. — Rajeev Vora with Arun Vora at Chhattisgarh Assembly House.

GOVINDLAL VORA THE HERO OF JOURNALISM

Journalism being an integral part of the society as it helps us in knowing what are the current happenings in the world through various print media like newspaper, magazine and the recent internet media like blogs, articles, social media, etc.

So, the major contribution to our Indian journalism was from journalist Mr. Govindlal Vora who is considered as the Epitome of Journalism. He was always admired by his family, companions, various authors and politicians.During his early days(young) days of journalism, whenever he had foreign trips, his friends, his family including most importantly his brother Mr. Motilal Vora, wife Prakash Vora and children used to welcome him after his return.

Whole Vora family welcoming the Shri Govindlal Vora after returning from foreign trip include his elder brother Motilal vora, wife Prakash Vora son Girish Vora , daughters Ranjana and Vandana holding bouquet in the hand.

He also had a meeting with the Air Chief Marshall S. Malhotra. He was present during the earth worshiping of Bhilai Steel plant in Chhattisgarh in the year 1955 with former CM Mr. Ravishankar Shukla and politicians. He has also worked with the author Mr. Jainendra Kumar. From his young age he was very keen about things wherein he was observing the establishment work with CM Ravishankar Shukla. It gave him such happiness to have an automatic newspaper printing machine

At 1955, Geneva Summit, Geneva Govindlal Vora with Indian Ambassador.

Although born and brought up in India, he has been known internationally for his reporting phenomena. He has been to many countries like America, Britain, Russia, France, Greece, etc. He had been in Paris for G-20 summit with the former Prime Minister of France. His last foreign trip was with former Prime Minister Mr. Manmohan Singh where he met the former president of USA Mr. Barack Obama. Mr. Vora was an enthusiast, curious and observant which made him be the best journalist in the Indian history. He always had a keen approach to various things happening in various places which made him remarkable globally. He is no more with us but will be forever present in the history of Journalism!

Journalist Govindlal Vora had Impressive Photography Skills

Apart from being an esteemed journalist and distinguished writer, Govindlal Vora had the hidden talent of photography. Time and again he proved his photography skills by capturing historical moments. He believed in covering his stories to the extreme depth and analyzing every aspect of it, hence he preferred doing photography himself.

He captured many important political activities such as speeches, conferences organized and events attended by Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru, Indira Gandhi, Pt. Govind Vallabh Pant and other political leaders. He never missed on any moment and presented the news with due credibility.

The historic moment captured by Govindlal Vora of former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru delivering the speech as well as school girls performing the dance on the inauguration ceremony of Bhilai Steel Plant.

Perfect Picture Captured by Govindlal Vora of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi while performing pooja at khairagad Music and Art school.

Pt. Govind Vallabh Pant picture clicked by Govind lal Vora.

During his international visits, Govindlal Vora used to do some recreational photography and the results were astounding. Even his clicks of historical monuments became a treasure to be cherished.

Pyramid of Giza Captured by Govindlal Vora during his Egypt Visit.

Picture Captured by Govindlal Vora during his Jaislamer (Rajasthan) Visit

Govindlal Vora being a journalist and hence he went an extra mile to capture the story of hardships, changes and improvements of the tribal sections of Chhattisgarh. He dug into their living conditions, traditions, agricultural practices and financial evolutions of these people while covering the Dandakaranya Project.

Dandkaranya Photo taken By Govindlal Vora

He was a fearless journalist, but he was also a daring photographer. To capture the moment is the essence and Govindlal Vora knew it. Hence, he accompanied a foreign lady journalist Heli Prince in the dense forest to capture the hunting of wild tiger.

Picture captured by Govindlal Vora in the dense forest of Women Journalist Heli Prince of BBC London

Govindlal Vora was an enthusiastic photographer, an esteemed journalist, a dedicated socialist and a passionate philanthropist. His passing away in 2018 has been a catharsis for the journalism community and a loss to the humankind.

Friends of Govindlal Vora

The founder of Amrit Sandesh Shri Govindlal Vora was very friendly, soft-spoken and simple, a very down to earth personality, this is the reason why it is difficult to count his friends list, if we talk about close friends the Sr. Journalist Madhukar Kher will be on the top of it their pair was a hit when it comes to reporting within the nation or abroad

In his entire life, he only knew the art of making friends and never had a single enemy, For this reason, his friends call him “AJAT SHATRU” which means the one who has no enemies.

He also had many followers who would be with him hand in hand in all the good times as well as bad times, He was a famous personality amongst all ages and sectors of the society, especially in the Sihava and the Bastar tribes they would consider Shri Govindlal Vora as a person of their own.

Govindlal Vora had a dynamic personality and would make friends easily and one special thing about his personality was that he would never forget his friends, he would rather stand firm with them in all walks of their life.

Govindlal Vora felicitating his close friend and former Prime Minister Chandrashekhar Rao by putting flag on his dress.

Politically his friend list includes many, but ex-Prime Minister VP Singh, Chandrashekhar, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, ex-Defence Minister George Fernandes, and Raghu Thakur were his very close friends.

Govindlal Vora with former Prime Minister V. P. Singh on lighter moment.

With such a dynamic and colour full personality it’s no doubt that Shri Govindlal Vora was a people’s man.