“Shri Vivek Desai Fights Legal Battle to Save Nashabandhi Mandal from Political Interference

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• The Gujarat State Charity Commissioner ruled in favor of Shri Vivek Desai, the current president of Nashabandhi Mandal, Gujarat.
• Despite the verdict, former trustee and Congress leader Karsandas Soneri attempted to appoint former state minister Girish Parmar as president, even though Parmar is not a member-trustee.
• An illegal meeting was held in Gandhinagar to declare Girish Parmar as president, violating the Charity Commissioner’s orders.
• Shri Vivek Desai accused Girish Parmar and his associates of trying to illegally take over the Nashabandhi Mandal office to tarnish the BJP and government’s image.
• BJP’s Mahisagar district in-charge, Jitendra Amin, allegedly organized an illegal meeting under K. P. Vaghela’s presidency, ignoring the Charity Commissioner’s directive to hold the meeting at the office.

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Ahmedabad, January 30, 2025 – In a significant development, the Gujarat State Charity Commissioner has delivered a landmark verdict in favor of Shri Vivek Desai, the current president of Nashabandhi Mandal, Gujarat. However, the ruling has sparked a heated controversy, with allegations of illegal activities and political interference surfacing.

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The controversy began when Karsandas Soneri, a former trustee of Nashabandhi Mandal attempted to appoint Girish Parmar, a former state minister, as the new president of the organization. This move was made despite the fact that Girish Parmar is not even a member-trustee of Nashabandhi Mandal. To make matters worse, Soneri and his associates called a meeting in Gandhinagar, blatantly disregarding the Charity Commissioner’s orders, and declared Parmar as the president.

Shri Vivek Desai, the current president of Nashabandhi Mandal, Gujarat, as per the Charity Commissioner’s verdict, expressed his concerns over the incident. He revealed that Girish Parmar, along with his associates, had recently tried to illegally take over the Nashabandhi Mandal office. Desai described this as a deliberate attempt to tarnish the image of the BJP and the state government.

“This is not just about the leadership of Nashabandhi Mandal; it’s about maintaining the integrity of the organization and respecting the rule of law,” Desai said. He emphasized that the Charity Commissioner’s verdict clearly supports his position, and any attempts to bypass the legal process are unacceptable.

Adding fuel to the fire, BJP’s Mahisagar district in-charge, Jitendra Amin, allegedly organized an illegal meeting under the presidency of K. P. Vaghela. This meeting was held in direct violation of the Charity Commissioner’s directive, which stated that any meetings should be convened at the Nashabandhi Mandal office itself and should be called by the president, Shri Vivek Desai.

The ongoing leadership dispute at Nashabandhi Mandal has taken a more serious turn with new allegations of financial misconduct within the organization. Vivek Desai, the current president, along with fellow trustee Achyut Chinubhai Baronet, has called for an investigation into a suspected land scam worth Rs 13 crore.

According to Desai, back in 2013, Nashabandhi Mandal Gujarat (NMG) paid the full amount for a piece of land in Ahmedabad’s Ranip area to a man named Prakashchandra Agarwal. However, the land was never officially registered in the NGO’s name. Desai claims he only discovered this irregularity in 2021, after he became a trustee and chairman of the organization.

Desai has accused previous office-bearers of misusing the Rs 13 crore meant for the land purchase and has requested the Gujarat State Charity Commissioner to step in and take control of the trust’s administration. In response, the governing body of the NGO has denied any wrongdoing. They stated that a police complaint (FIR) has already been filed against Prakashchandra Agarwal for failing to transfer the land despite receiving full payment.

Nashabandhi Mandal runs de-addiction centers in several cities, including Ahmedabad, Kheda, Rajkot, Banaskantha, and Surat. The organization receives annual grants totaling Rs 2.11 crore from both the state and central governments. Desai has also alleged that he was illegally removed from his position after he raised concerns about the misuse of funds and the unfair treatment of employees.

In addition to the financial allegations, Desai has highlighted another issue: the sudden termination of 12 employees from the NGO without any prior notice. He is demanding a thorough investigation into both the financial irregularities and the administrative decisions made by former trustees.

Desai’s revelations have brought to light serious concerns about transparency and accountability within the organization. As the controversy unfolds, many are waiting to see how the authorities will address these allegations and ensure justice for all parties involved.

Nashabandhi Mandal, Gujarat, is a well-known organization dedicated to social causes, particularly in the field of addiction prevention and rehabilitation. The recent controversy has not only disrupted its functioning but also raised concerns about the politicization of charitable organizations.

The Charity Commissioner’s verdict was seen as a step towards ensuring transparency and accountability within such organizations. However, the blatant disregard for the ruling by certain individuals has highlighted the challenges faced in maintaining the integrity of these institutions.

As the controversy unfolds, all eyes are on the Gujarat State Charity Commissioner to see how it addresses the violation of its orders. Meanwhile, Shri Vivek Desai has vowed to continue his fight to protect the organization’s mission and uphold the rule of law.

“Nashabandhi Mandal has always stood for the welfare of the people, and we will not let anyone derail our efforts,” Desai said. He called on all members and trustees to respect the legal process and work together for the greater good.

The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of transparency and accountability in charitable organizations. It also underscores the need for stricter enforcement of legal rulings to prevent such controversies in the future.