Sainik School Balachadi

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[Rajesh Griglani @griglani]

Mr.T C Das Sir, Sainik School Balachadi-Jamnagar, Gujarat Teacher⁩.

A heartfelt thank you to my teacher, Mr.T.C. Das.

I passed out of Sainik School Balachadi, Jamnagar in 1990. More than three decades later, my teacher has taken the time to read my first book, Roots of Resistance, and write about it with such care, seriousness, and affection.

He remembers me not just as a student, but as an all-rounder, a basketball player, and the School Captain (For a brief period). Those years shaped me in ways I still carry. To have him engage so thoughtfully with the book — and to write about it through the lens of secularism, democracy, and constitutional values — means more than I can fully express.

Teachers plant roots. Sometimes those roots take years to show what they grow into. I’m deeply grateful that Mr. Das chose to read this book and share his reflections.
Thank you, Sir.
Rajesh Bhojraj Griglani
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[Rajesh Griglani @griglani]

Some reviews you commission.
Some reviews come from the school that made you.
I am grateful to my senior from Sainik School Balachadi, Jamnagar- Capt Dinesh Kumar Lamba (Retd.), Indian Navy. A Sainikian who went on to serve the Indian Navy, later returned to serve the same school as Principal, and has always had time for other Sainikians.
He has written a generous review of my book, Roots of Resistance — An Ideological Battle for India’s Soul. He has read it as a schoolmate, as a naval officer, and as a citizen still concerned with freedom of thought, religious pluralism, equality, and the health of our democratic institutions.
What I value most is not the kindness. It is that he saw the thread I tried to keep: the willingness to stay with what one believes is right, even when it is not the winning side.
His review, in his own words, follows.
Thank you, Sir.
Balachadi made us. Life asked whether we remained worthy of it.
📖 Roots of Resistance — An Ideological Battle for India’s Soul
#RootsOfResistance #SainikSchoolBalachadi #Balachadi #Sainikian #BookReview
Here is his review.
BOOK REVIEW: ROOTS OF RESISTANCE
BY RAJESH B. GRIGLANI

The book written by my school mate Rajesh Griglani makes a very interesting reading on conflicting ideological viewpoints by the Governments in power and a biographical thread of the author himself which runs throughout the book.

In my very early childhood, I was exposed to white churidar pyjama and pristine white kurta and Nehru Cap, which was the daily attire of my grandfather-in-relation, Lala Avtar Narain Gujral. (Smt. Pushpa Gujral, w/o Shri A. N. Gujral, and my mother were blood relations ... maternal aunt and niece respectively). A strict Congressman, Late Lala Avtar Narain Gujral, father of Late Shri I. K. Gujral, was a proud father to a gentleman PM of India. Shri I. K. Gujral shifted loyalty to another political party due to differences with Late Shri Sanjay Gandhi during Emergency. Let us leave it for some other day, as I do not want to take the focus away from the author, who too inherited Congress ideology through his grandfather and then his father, both having been displaced from Pakistan to Mumbai to Gujarat during Partition. Another similarity with my family.

Let us now have a look at the roots. The reader can easily discern them whilst reading the book: Freedom of Thought (are you labelled a rebel if you think against the Government in power), Religious Pluralism (always existed since Vedas were written), Is every Citizen of India equal, or are some more equal than others, Depreciation of Democratic Institutions and Constitutional values.

During 30 long years of being a Congress worker, Rajesh has observed the inner workings of the Congress and governments that came in power after Congress lost its bearings just prior to 2014. The author resisted the temptation to jump ropes. He resisted to gain a higher post in the ladder up the hierarchy. He resisted asking for recognition in the higher echelons of Congress. Admirable, really, is his commitment to the Congress ideology and his courage of conviction to take the consecutive defeats head on. Yes, like Ramnik Bhai, he does not desire to be with the winner but with someone who is right. As Rahul Gandhi said, “The fight is Within.”

May I end with a quote from Bulleh Shah, the Sufi Poet:

“Na takht bache, na taj bache, na shor rehanda bazaaran da!
Bas pyar di khushbu reh jaandi, baki sab mitti ho janda”!!!

(Neither the thrones, nor the crowns, nor the noise of the marketplace will survive.
Only the fragrance of love survives. Rest everything mingles with and becomes the earth.)

I am hopeful that anyone who buys this book will enjoy the subject matter. The book must adorn your library. Happy reading.

DK Lamba (Retd.)
Captain (I.N.)
Jalandhar

[Sainik School Balachadi @SSBalachadi]

🇮🇳 Happy 80th Independence Day!

This Independence Day, we honour the spirit of freedom, sacrifice and service that defines our great nation.

As Sainikans, we carry forward the values of Unity • Service • Excellence—serving the nation with pride and purpose.

Jai Hind! 🇮🇳

[Sainik School Balachadi @SSBalachadi]

Our very own alumnus from Sainik School Bijapur, Ashok Dalwai, has authored a book that's a must-read for all!

𝗣𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 ����𝗻 𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 is now available on Kindle and Amazon!

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Kindle- https://t.co/7nSD4F9ga4

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Celebrating 82nd Anniversary of #INSValsura, 123 personnel including riders of #Jamnagar #CyclingClub embarked on a spirited 82km🚴‍♂️#CyclingExpedition on #24Nov 24 to @SSBalachadi & back. Spreading #MaritimeConsciousness & promoting #Camaraderie.

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🌟 Warm Raksha Bandhan wishes from Alumni Help Centre ! 🎈

May this auspicious day enhance our unity, foster harmony, and deepen our connections.

#HappyRakhi #BondsOfLove

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Meet Varun, a Dentist with a big heart! 🦷 Every 1st Saturday for 15+ years, he's been running free medical camps in his tribal village, Khocharpada, Dediapada. 👏 #CommunityCare #DentalHealth

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Happy Independence Day, India! 🇮🇳 Let's celebrate the essence of freedom, unity, and progress as we remember the sacrifices that paved the way for our nation's journey. Here's to a brighter future for all. Jai Hind! 🎉
#IndependenceDay #ProudToBeIndian

[Sainik School Balachadi @SSBalachadi]

Happy Raising Day of Sainik School Balachadi! 🎉🎓 Grateful for the invaluable education, discipline, and camaraderie I received here. Wishing the school continued success in shaping young leaders for our nation's future. #SSBalachadi #FoundationDay #ProudAlumni

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नासै रोग हरे सब पीरा।
जपत निरन्तर हनुमत बीरा।।

श्री हनुमान जयंती के पावन अवसर पर आप सभी को हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं।

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भगवान श्री राम के अवतरण के अति पावन दिवस 'श्री राम नवमी' की आप सभी को हार्दिक बधाई एवं शुभकामनाएं!✨

#RamNavmi

[Sainik School Balachadi @SSBalachadi]

Wishing you a joyous and colorful Holi celebration! May the seven hues of the rainbow unite to fill your life with abundant happiness. Happy Holi 2023!

[Rajesh Griglani @griglani]

As an alumnus, I am humbled to honor and celebrate the #RaisingDay of @SSBalachadi. It's an institution that has positively impacted countless lives,including mine. It fills me with immense pride to be part of the legacy & tradition of this esteemed school. #SainikSchoolBalachadi

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Celebrating the foundation day of Sainik School Balachadi! Founded in 1961, the school has been producing some of the finest officers in the Indian Armed Forces. Happy Foundation Day! #SainikSchoolBalachadi #IndianArmedForces #FoundationDay

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सेवा परमो धर्म:

Story of Dr. Mukesh Bavishi (@DrMukeshBavishi) Alumnus Sainik School Balachadi (@SSBalachadi)

Warm Regards
Alumni Help Centre
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Lt Cdr Inderjeet Singh, 2009/2013
During Republic Day Parade, 2023
Proud Alumnus of Sainik School Balachadi ( @SSBalachadi_ )

𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐦 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬
𝐀𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐧𝐢 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞
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[Sainik School Balachadi @SSBalachadi]

हमारा संविधान है हमारा स्वाभिमान
संविधान ने ही दी हमें पहचान।

समस्त देशवासियों को 74वें गणतंत्र दिवस की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं।

#RepublicDay #26January #गणतंत्र_दिवस

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It's time to get down the memory lane, Glimpses of Alma Mater Sainik school Balachadi

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On Indian Army Day, we salute the jawans of the Indian Army for their selfless service to the nation and also remember the proud day when the Indian Army got its first Indian Commander-in-chief, K.M. Cariappa, to lead & administer the operations of the army.

[Sainik School Balachadi @SSBalachadi]

On behalf of the #SainikSchoolBalachadi we extend our warm greeting to all of you on the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti,Pongal,Uttarayan and Magha Bihu.
May the festivities bring with them peace & prosperity..!

#SainikSchool #MakaraSankranti #Pongal #Uttarayan #Maghabihu