Cutting across political lines, leaders of different parties lauded the book ‘ Charaiveti- Charaiveti’ penned by Governor Ram Naik and said that it was the real life story of a politician who worked as a social worker for serviing the people.
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh, who was the chief guest in the function where the book was released in Hindi, English and Urdu at Raj Bhawan on Friday, said that the book title reflects the Governor’s struggle and dedication for the society.
“An avid speaker and mass leader, Ram Naik is a tall leader because of his work and successfully converting politics into socio-political agenda,” Singh said.
“The Governor has a huge challenge when there is a government of any Opposition party. But I think Ram Naik has performed well so far in UP,” Singh said seeking confirmation from Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav who was also on the dais, to which the CM nodded in response.
Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav said, “The book is very inspirational and it defines a person’s journey from village to Raj Bhawan. Ram Naik is a very popular Governor and I think his book will also be equally a popular.” Yadav however suggested that book publisher should also accept old currency from people who want to purchase the book.
“I have been closely associated with the Governor and met him frequently. I have learnt a lot from him. He gave several suggestions for the efficient and smooth functioning of the government,” he said.
West Bengal Governor and former UP Assembly Speaker Kesri Nath Tripathi said that Ram Naik has taken up the challenge in working more as a social worker than a politician. “His book will be a big inspiration for the youths’’ he said.
Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav also graced the occasion and was seated with the invited guests along with UP Assembly Speaker Mata Prasad Pandey.
Former UP minister and Congress leader Ammar Rizvi said that the book was a story of struggle against adversities.
Welcoming the guests, Governor Ram Naik said, “Charaiveti -charaiveti’ is a complication of articles. It is not a biography but 27 memoirs written in Sakal newspaper of Mumbai.”
Speaking about his achievements, Naik said that singing the national anthem in lok Sabha, introduction of MP local Area Development Fund (MPlAD), helping change the names of Bombay to Mumbai and introduction of gas pipeline besides mixing of ethanol in petrol were carried out at his initiatives. The book was earlier released by President Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapathi Bhawan on last Wednesday.