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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
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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

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🇮🇳 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 Bijapur @SainikBijapur]

New Delhi, on 29 June 2026.His remarkable journey, exemplary leadership, unwavering service to the Nation continue to inspire every cadet to strive for excellence and serve with honour. Wishing him continued success in the service of Nation .
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Heartiest congratulations to Admiral Krishna Swaminathan AVSM,VSM,distinguished alumnus of #SainikSchoolBijapur,on being conferred the Param Vishisht Seva Medal (PVSM) by Hon'ble President Smt Draupadi Murmu at the Defence Investiture Ceremony (Phase-III)held at Rastrapati Bhavan https://t.co/x0ZzQKKzsg

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🇮🇳 Alumni from Sainik Schools across India gathered in New Delhi for the All India Sainik Schools Alumni Meet 2026.

The event was graced by Chief Guest Shri Naresh Gangaram Raval, Former Home Minister & Former Industries and Mines Minister of Gujarat.

Best wishes were also received from the Governor of Arunachal Pradesh, Governor of Uttarakhand, the Chief of Army Staff and the Chief of Naval Staff.

Strengthening the Sainik alumni network for the nation.

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The invitation is out for the All India Sainik Schools Alumni Meet 2026 🇮🇳

A gathering of the Sainik brotherhood to reconnect, celebrate memories, and strengthen the spirit of service beyond uniform.

📍 New Delhi
🗓 04 April 2026

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Eid Mubarak 🌙

On this blessed occasion of Eid al-Fitr, the All India Sainik Schools Alumni fraternity wishes peace, prosperity, and happiness to everyone celebrating across the country and the world.

May the spirit of unity and brotherhood continue to inspire us as we prepare to gather for the All India Sainik Schools Alumni Meet 2026 in New Delhi on 04 April 2026.

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𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐬, 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐟𝐬 & 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐨𝐟 — 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐒𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐤 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 𝐀𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐧𝐢 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔.

We are organizing the 𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐒𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐤 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 𝐀𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐧𝐢 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, where several distinguished dignitaries including the 𝐇𝐨𝐧’𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐡, the 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐟 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐟𝐟, the 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐟 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐫𝐦𝐲 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐟𝐟, along with 𝐌𝐋𝐀𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 are coming to attend.

To make this event successful, we are looking for 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬. If anyone in the group is connected with 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐬 who may be interested in sponsoring or supporting the event, kindly help us with an introduction.

Your support and connections will help us make this gathering of Sainik School alumni truly memorable.

Please feel free to connect with me directly.
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Warm regards,
Kumar Basant Singh
Organiser – ALL INDIA SAINIK SCHOOLS ALUMNI Meet 2026
Founder & CEO - ATIR PoliTech

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[Rajesh Griglani @griglani]

@alumnihelpcentr Thank you for the invite. It always is an honor and a pleasure to be part of Ex Students of Sainik Schools programs.

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Guest of Honour Announcement

We are proud to share that Dr. Ashok Dalwai, IAS (Retd.) — a distinguished alumnus of Sainik School Bijapur — will grace the All India Sainik Schools Alumni Meet 2026 as Guest of Honour.

Dr. Dalwai currently serves as Chairman, Karnataka Agriculture Price Commission (KAPC), Government of Karnataka, and is associated with the Institute for Social and Economic Change (ISEC), Nagarabhavi, Bengaluru.

A celebrated IAS officer and agricultural policy expert, he previously served as Union Secretary and spearheaded the landmark Doubling Farmers' Income (DFI) Committee, a transformative initiative shaping India’s agrarian future.

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🗓 04 April 2026

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Special Guest of Honour Announcement

We are proud to share that Air Marshal Anil Chopra (Retd.), PVSM, AVSM, VM, VSM — an esteemed alumnus of Sainik School Kapurthala (School No. 349, 1962–1968 batch) — will grace the All India Sainik Schools Alumni Meet 2026 as Special Guest of Honour.

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Guest of Honour Announcement

We are honoured to announce that Mr. Sanjay Kumar, DIG, BSF — a proud alumnus of Sainik School Tilaiya — will grace the All India Sainik Schools Alumni Meet 2026 as Guest of Honour.

With over 32 years of distinguished service in the Border Security Force, including operational deployments along the Indo-Pak and Indo-Bangladesh borders and service with the NSG, his leadership and dedication to the nation stand as a true inspiration for the Sainik School fraternity.

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Special Guest of Honour Announcement

We are pleased to share that Mr. Manish Kumar, 4th Term MLA from Dhoraiya, Bihar Legislative Assembly and a proud alumnus of Sainik School Tilaiya, will grace the All India Sainik Schools Alumni Meet 2026 as Special Guest of Honour.

A dedicated public representative and experienced legislator, Mr. Kumar has consistently worked for public service, governance, and leadership, representing Bihar with commitment and vision.

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Special Guest of Honour Announcement

We are honoured to announce that Mr. Thokchom Radheshyam Singh(@Th_Radheshyam), Present MLA and Former Minister for Education, Labour & Employment, Government of Manipur, will grace the All India Sainik Schools Alumni Meet 2026 as Special Guest of Honour.

An alumnus of Sainik School Imphal, a retired IPS officer, and recipient of the President’s Police Medal for Gallantry (2006) and the President’s Police Medal for Meritorious Service (2013), his remarkable journey of service, leadership, and dedication to the nation continues to inspire the Sainik School fraternity.

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Guest of Honour Announcement

We are honoured to announce that Mr. Neeraj Kumar, IPS (Retd.), former Commissioner of Delhi Police and a proud alumnus of Sainik School Tilaiya, will grace the All India Sainik Schools Alumni Meet 2026 as Guest of Honour.

With a distinguished career in the Indian Police Service, including key roles in Delhi Police, the CBI, and as DGP of Goa, his contributions to national security, counter-terrorism, and law enforcement are widely respected. He is also the author of acclaimed books such as Khaki Files and Dial D for Don.

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Distinguished Guest Announcement

We are pleased to share that Mr. Rajesh Griglani, Senior Congress Leader, NLP Practitioner, Life Coach, and Political Leadership Trainer, will join the All India Sainik Schools Alumni Meet 2026 as a Distinguished Guest.

An alumnus of Sainik School Balachadi, Mr. Griglani has been associated with the Indian National Congress for nearly three decades and has contributed extensively to leadership training, organisational development, and election management across several states.

📍 New Delhi
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Distinguished Guest Announcement

We are honoured to welcome Prof. (Dr.) Puneet Gupta (MBBS, MD, DNB, DM, MBA) as a Distinguished Guest at the All India Sainik Schools Alumni Meet 2026.

A renowned oncologist, academician, and Chairman of Oncology Services at the Asian Institute of Medical Sciences (AIMS), Faridabad, Dr. Gupta has made remarkable contributions to oncology education, research, and medical innovation in India, inspiring excellence in healthcare and medical academia.

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