Lalubhai Parekh
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.Those we love can never be more than a thought away; for as long as there's a memory, they live on in our hearts. It is with great sadness and a heavy heart, we have to inform you that Lalubhai Parekh (BA LLB HONS) left us for heavenly abode on Monday, 26-July-2021 in London. For us at OFBJP (UK), it is saddest of the moments. He left behind some pleasant memories of our togetherness that was shared in our organisation. The struggles, his thoughts, his work, the perspectives, and, most importantly, a 'never say die' spirit is still in our memories. He was able to bring an unusually positive synergy to the community. Shri Lalubhai was born in Rajkot, Gujarat on 12-November-1932 and had his formal education there before migrating to East Africa where he established his law firm in Mwanza (Tanzania). In early 70’s he migrated to UK. He owned a post office in Central London and the Kings Head Hotel near St Pancras Station. Shri Lalubhai was very active in Indian community intiatives in the UK. He was; Patron and former President of Overseas Friends of BJP UK (OFBJP) Former Trustee of Navnat Vanik Association UK CIO Swayamsevak of HSS Former President of National Congress of Gujarati Organisations (NCGO) Founding Member of Gujaratis in the UK He built close relations with many UK and Indian leaders namely Late. Keshubhai Patel (former CM of Gujarat), Shri. Vajubhai Vala (former Governor of Karnataka), Shri. Narendra Modi (Prime Minister of India). His heavenly abode has left behind a deep vacuum in the lives of Smt. Nirmala Parekh (wife), Mamta Parekh (daughter) and Sunil Lakhani (son in law) and grandchildren Curran Lakhani and Rahul Lakhani. To offer prayer for the eternal peace and SADGATI to the athma and to condole with his family and friends, OFBJP UK has organised 'Condolence Meet online on 7th August 2021. Kindly join with friends and families and share your memories. Aum Shanti Shantih!
Condolences
Yogesh Sharma
My sincere Shraddhanjali to Late Shri Lalu Bhai. While in UK, I had the opportunity to spend time with him. He was a very kind human being. I can't forget an instance when knowing that I was looking for a place to stay, he offered one of his own residences to me to stay which I couldn't accept for various reasons. We will miss him. Om Shanti Shanti Shanti Om.
Jasu and Dolatray Sheth
We were privileged and proud to have a friend like Lalu-bhai. We miss him a lot. Now we are living with his cherished memories. He was always cheerful, smiling and caring. His company was a real treasure. The stories of his experiences were fascinating. We pray that he travels gracefully to his next destination. Om shanti.
DR I Bhatnagar
Heartfelt condolences to his family and friends ,on the sad occasion
Kumar Arun
What a coincidence that I met him in his office as a customer in London back in 2018. I was touring London and walked in his motel near main train station (forgetting name) and there he was sitting in his motel business office. We talked almost an hour about his relationship with PM-Modiji. Overall, I found him such a caring person and truly a remarkable Hindu. Then, office manager-Ms. Priti Patel from Gujarat told me about his greatness and simplicity he carried throughout his life. It has been a fond memory and I am praying for his departed soul. May God give strength to carry such loss to his family members and friends. Om! Shanti..Shanti..Shanti!; Dr. Kumar Arun, Lansing, Michigan (USA)
Hemant Padhya
May God bless his departed soul with an eternal peace in heaven. ॐ शांति शांति शांतिः ।
Vikesh Jodha
I first meet Lalu Bhai back in 2015. The first thing that struck me about him was his sharpness into issues in India and his intelligence in looking to solve those problems. Moreover he was an incredibly charismatic man he will be surely missed. Om Shanti