The Story Of Chhatrapati Shivaji's Date Of Birth

On 30th March ( Falgun Krishna Tritiya), most of Maharashtra will celebrate his Jayanti . Now why only most Maharashtra will celebrate , and others won't considering Chhatrapati is respected by everyone who is born Marathi is because some have already celebrated it on Feb 19 . 
Ajit Ranade on Feb 19 tweeted this , reproduced below:

Overheard: आज राष्ट्रवादी आणि कॉंग्रेस वाल्यांची शिवजयंती आहे. एप्रिल मध्ये शिवसेनेची येईल

which means: NCP/Congress will celebrate  Shiv Jayanti on Feb 19 , shiv sena' Jayanti will come in April  . 

In response I replied with what I knew on subject : that some Historian question Feb 19  as actual DOB of  Shivaji and in response he said Lokmanya has role in this controversy . He later put this query to Raju Lokapur who has done a lot of study on subject  and he gave us some wonderful insights on this duel date and it starts with :-

Lokamanya Tilak didn't contribute to any confusion . When he started the Shiv Jayanti Utsav in 1896 time frame in Pune, the accepted date of birth of Shivaji was  Vaishakh Shudh Dwitiya of Shaka 1549 (Prabhav Samvatsara) corresponding to Thursday, 6 April 1627 based on several "bakhars"  such as 91-Kalami, Chitnis, Pant-Pratinidhee, Shiv-Digvijay, Satarkar Chhatrapthi, Shedgaonkar, etc.

 

However, VK Rajwade was the first to come across Tanjavur sheela-lekh in 1906 that mentioned the birth date of Shivaji as Phalgun Krishna Tritiya of Shaka 1551 (Shukla Samvatsara) corresponding to Friday, 19 Feb.1630

 

Then one SM Divekar went to Tanjavur around 1918 and obtained a Tamil poem called "Shiv-Bharat" that re-iterated the new date. The other evidences were :

a) The earlier date of 1627 was taken as official as famous British historian Grant Duff borrowed it from Chitnis bakhar written in 1820's, which in turn relies heavily on Sabhasad bakhar that was written at Fort Ginjee in 1697 at the suggestion of Rajaram Maharaj; however, several references have later proved to be inaccurate, probably since the bakhar was compiled during war-time and far away from Maharashtra.

b) The janma-patrika of Shivaji found in libararies of Rajasthan royal families around 1924, that were compiled in when Shivaji met Mirza Raje Jaising multiple times during 1665. The library also has janma-patrika of other 17th century personalities such as Shahji, Sambhaji, Shah Jehan and some Mughal mansabdars, and have proven to be authentic.

(c) The references of Ramdas Swami disciples. 

(d) the movement & battles of Shahji with Mughal and Adilshahi forces, notably DaryaKhan, during 1627-32 period in & around Pune, and the killing of Lakhuji Jadavrao at the Nizamshah darbar also re-inforces that Friday, 19 Feb.1630 evening (6.10 pm) as the correct time of Shivaji's birth. 

All further research has shown the latter to be the correct date based on Jedhe Shakavali, Shri Forbes Gujarathi Sabha, as also the horoscopes found at Biyawar, Badnera, Bikaner, etc. The other references of movement of Shahji and his battles with Mughal & Adilshah forces also re-confirms the latter to be the correct date of birth.

 

Lokamanya Tilak himself acknowledged that there was some confusion about the two dates in Kesari editorials in 1916 and 1920, and emphasized that more research needed to be done. The conclusive evidence, however, came about in 1924, i.e., four years after the death of Lokamanya Tilak.

 

For a few years until 1932, the birth-day celebrations continued on both dates when Bharatiya Itihas Samshodhak Mandal of Pune accepted the 1630 as birth year of Shivaji

 

In 1966-67, Govt.of Maharashtra appointed an expert committee to conclude the debate, that confirmed 1630 as the year of birth of Shivaji

 

The lunar calender date of Phalgun Krishna Tritiya never falls on 19 Feb any more as the Protestant Church of England corrected their Gregorian calender in 1752 by dropping 10-days to correct itself and coincide with the Vatican year

 

Therefore, the natural frequency of Phalgun Krishna Tritiya shifted to 4-30 March in present day calendar (2013) that creates a confusion in the minds of most people .

I found this bit interesting & worthwhile , hence shared here :) .

The Blog is Dead

Last month I was quite exuberant  to write about a piece of History received in mail , a review of  a good book and thoughts on Agatha Christie . Also a bit of personal blog on relationships , Indian parents &  throwing in fiction piece for readers on  which I intend to build my book . This site always had unique visitors which is why it kept me going . Ofcourse I also  dream of being a celebrity blogger some day with 1000s of visitor per day but that for some other day. 

The issue here is inability to complete a draft & post it . I am suffering writer's block . They claim , writers in general drink a  lot of coffee to get over these blocks & also since they are insomniac , they later sleep for hours and days . I am a no coffee drinker , infact when I visit CCD I proudly order a Icetea ( their hot tea tastes terrible ) & a   plate of Samosa .   I  for that matters didn't even drink gallons of tea and I haven't written a post at night in past one year . Yet every post has remained incomplete .

I have been visiting this blog for past one month , see its visitors  count . Check on some old post , wonder about all those posts written by me ,Muse over those silly spelling & grammar mistakes and still I couldn't finish a single post . As I write this , I now remember there was even a 'sales & marketing' post in drafts , there is another on "customer satisfaction" and two days back I guiltily planned a post about 'networking without social network' (backbone of Indian culture) while returning from Nasik .

 But yesterday something alarming  happened, the blogger stats showed zero visits . By end of the day I made up my mind to pronounce -  blog is dead .  I haven't watched a movie for past three months in theatre. I haven't even visited hair dresser since past one month .Television has been what it is ; an idiot box. These are terrible signs , signs of cluttered mind , signs reading a lot of crap ,signs of work getting hectic and too much confusion. Confusion between capitalism & socialism , Confusion with ethnicity , Confusion of faith ( A post was also planned on that ) and a lot of confusion . 

Not that I know how future would shape , Atleast The blog isn't dead. 

To Write or Not to Write

Yesterday, I found a seat within first two stops of boarding the bus.  The bus was so crowded that the probability of finding a seat early was almost in 2-3 decimals i.e, 0.02 or .01 but it turned out to be my lucky day; in addition to finding an early seat soothing music was also played on the bus. It's an apt start to a working day. As I settled, my thoughts slowly drifted to the conversation with a friend I had a few days ago. I told her,

"I won't be writing a book anymore, probably that's not something I want to do now,"  the reasons were numerous including people might call my book dud, something I am not ready to digest. The concept is there, but to take it forward is one problem, Grammar is another problem and it's been more than a year since I begun writing it here and there.

Then a thought occurred to me, what if I finish the book two/three years down the line. Well, It would be a great achievement. Well, will I publish? Umm no, Maybe I will send it to friends and then the kite began to fly.

Yeah, Maybe I will publish it. Maybe the book will be so good that I will have offers from eons of publishing houses. It would be an instant hit. Suddenly my self-conscience shook me, the little girl on my shoulder said,

"Isn't your kite flying too high. I told her, of course not. It's just a beginning," She also tried to reason me with a Panchtantra story of a brahmin, who broke his milk pot in sleep while dreaming about how he would change his life from that single pot by selling milk from that, then buying one goat, two goats & so forth. I told her,

"Chill, there is no pot around. Let me fly this kite."

So, the book would become an instant hit, a bestseller even. Both  Karan Johar & Anurag Kashyap would want to work with me. I could also foresee a Hollywood studio buying rights for my book. Money! How much money will I get? Oh be it, it will come. Wait, what if copyrights are bought by publishing house, oh my content would be their property. Here  I made a mental note to self on finding out how these publishing house writer relationship worked . Especially financial aspect of the same.  Sachin would invite me for a dinner with him & discuss the book. I can also be the honorary guest on KBC, and yes Mr. Bachchan would host it. And then the  conductor shouted,

"Virvani, Oberoi, Dindoshi,"  I had arrived at my stop.

In few minutes, office.I was standing in front of the large gate of my office. The grind must start and the kite must stop flying. I was back working on SAP, excel & some Marketing work too.The day was quite exhausting. Towards the end of the day, I received this article. IIt'san interview with Ben Affleck, Matt Damon & the cast -crew of the Good Will  Hunting . Its mainly about Matt & Ben's journey in getting a movie made which they wrote & wanted to act in it. It was their dream.


It took 4 years to write that story & 4 years to get it made. Also, when the story was up in the market there was a bidding war for the same. Finally, they sold it to Creative studios for a handsome amount. But they hardly knew, their journey had just begun.So in real life, it takes little longer to fly a kite in the sky.

 Their journey to find someone would produce it, some guy who would direct and other characters for the movie who would want to act in it. They had their share of challenges.Then the making the movie itself. The logistic & commercial aspect. Matt & Ben literally cried when the movie went on the floor. The movie was one of the highest grosser, had academy award nominations. Had it not been Titanic in that year, they would have swept more awards. I was in awe of both the guys. It had me thinking maybe its not a bad idea to write a book.

I still had some more time left and after reading few posts, I read this.  A movie/docu recco from the moifight club , a blog on films. The story was of a construction worker who cuts an album, which sold only six copies in whole America and then he went back to his life of obscurity. However, in  South Africa, his music starts getting a cult following. The word goes around that he is dead, some fans decide to find out what happened to him. Interesting . Another possible result for a good book.

The day had ended. Sun took an early day off due to winter & the darkness was coming on its whole. In the washroom, I looked into the mirror and I wondered where my journey would end; in obscurity or in fame. An answer I am not ready for, yet.  To Write or Not to Write remained the question, yet again.

This Happened - End OF 2012

The Blog is being written in anticipation that world would end tomorrow . Though  there are no rains or storms yet . Oh wait even there is forecast from weather department , which I assume increase a little probability of rain & storm hitting us tomorrow . After all Mayans said it , Earth is already overran its life , its on extension . Even as per Hindu mythology , we are in fourth quartet  of yugs .

I have  already updated my FB status , to avoid last moment traffic . Also on twitter I am constantly tweeting about why the world should end ? The one person I know , who is happy about end of the world is a dear friend . I asked ,  Do you know world is ending on Friday 21 , 2012 ? He replied , "Is it ? Wonderful ,  I won't need to buy this overpriced expired piece of land anymore  ? "  Have you seen the roads ? The world should end . Oh , I know this other guy who was dumped few days back . He was glad too to know he has to feel pain for only two more days . Last heard , he had sent an MMS of middle finger to ex  with a tagline , since you dumped me , the world is ending.

I have my reasons to be happy about world end . This world is absolutely unlivable . Shopper stop promises a voucher on purchase of 30 k . Heck , I don't have that kind of money . Also its better if world ends before Sachin even thinks of retiring .Since Dabbang2 is releasing tomorrow , the world should end .

While I was writing all this , suddenly my soul was ripped from my body ( like they do in Supernatural series ) and taken to GOD's abode . The two guys on the way told me , that world should have indeed ended in 2000 . I said , wow that would have saved me from engineering & all these years of slogging . I asked what happened ? They said unanimously , " India didn't win the cricket world cup ." So I asked , " So Sachin is really God? " Then there was noise "dhoom" . We'd reached the abode . The my " brain tubelight flickered" And I asked "Am I dead already?"  The Guys said , no. I was escorted by another fellow , He begun before I could open my mouth . " From here , It seemed you are the only one who understands the importance of why world should end . So we decided get you urgently here , so that boss understands , its world's call too." I looked at him and thought "didn't he see the humour label."  I was confused and scared . Suddenly , I realised Mom would be worried down there ,

While , as my mind raced , I reached a large gate . The fellow said , you can go in. Ofcourse I forgot to ask , who was he . I went in . I was at peace with myself instantly . The place would change as I want to view it . It would be white serene in one moment or change into one of the  duplexes of Mumbai . I finally settled for mountains from childhood .  I saw him there face to face . No he didn't look like Sachin. Here I was , to convince the creator , end what you made . End , because what you made is so ugly now , it will only denigrate . I was standing there quiet , at peace with self . He said ," so you came to advocate that the world should end. " I looked at him , and composed myself "umm err yeah , your subordinates brought me to explain that earth has overran her life." God asked , why did you settle for this mountain . I said ,"I like it , the sea from here is brilliant view , the open sky . I love everything about it ." God said , " Its the minutest dot on earth . Its disappearance won't matter to earth.  but I can't do it . I made this place. " I said "you could create  one more world " He said "It took millions of years to make earth . I agree the humans exploited it .but I still love this universe." I said " So its not only earth , but the whole universe that goes down." God said "ofcourse , there is a science in everything , life forms on earth are important part of her existence ." If the life form goes she explodes into a fireball Nothing remains " The thought first time sent a shiver through me .

So,  whats the future ? I asked . Sachin is not retiring anytime soon , said God . "Future is what you create .
The world will certainly gain its equilibrium with good , bad and other relative stuff ", he said . So you agree the world is tilted , said I . He said ," you need to be back on earth , enjoy the good things in  life ." I said "I am glad Sachin is no retiring ." Oh what do I tell your subordinate . He smiled and said "tell them I was busy listening to Lata Mangeshkar's voice ." Everything disappeared , and I stood with the fellow again. Anxious he asked , did he listen to you ? I nodded a no .  He was very angry .

On the way back the two fellows told me , the fellow is brother of God & he was promised he will get to create new world once this one ends . When God learnt about his "perfect world" , he decided not to end this world and I was back on my desk  . I wonder what was his idea of perfect world is .

Atleast Mayan's were right in their calculations.

A Few Thoughts on An Extremist

A few weeks back millions came to pay homage to Bal thackrey . If he was hated so much , then from where those millions came from . Once someone told me no one would give a f*** about thackrey , had he born in Vidarbha .  I chuckled and said no wonder Vidarbh is not a separate state yet .  Other person said , " Had I got so much love from people , I would have really worked to change life of these people ? He never stepped out of Matoshree " . I said , "The scale of influence of thackrey on an average Maharashtrian is isn't measurable."  I might be wrong , he may not changed even single person's life or he might have.

The thing about Thackrey which I envy most is the era in which he spent his teens . He was merely 20 when India got its independence & world had just witnessed the world war . I wish I was born  around same time . On the day he died , Saam TV  was broadcasted an old interview of Balasaheb . In that interview thackrey seamlessly spoke about Stalin , Churchill and Nehru . He described cartoons of those times , explained in great detail how it created impact on him those times .It wasn't surprising that when Winston Churchill's biography was published, Thackeray was asked to contribute six of his cartoons. One just have to look at  his cartoons and you will what transpired in Indian politics in 60s -80s.

For me Thackrey is introduction page to politics . Had it  not been his speeches then , I may not have taken interest in 1998  assembly elections or thereafter many  elections that took place . For me Thackrey is an example of great orator and Free speech.  All in All thackrey always had positive influence on me  . Its what I took from him .

 It rather saddened me when there was more online cynicism & hatred for him .  So , the post. 

-A Bal Thackrey Fan

Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana

 The rate of movie reviews on this Blog  is inversely proportional to the square of no. of  Bollywood movies are released in year . So another review in a month is a good news for Bollywood. A lot of reviews which I wrote in a line or two found its way to trash bin . The only film I didn't do justice when sent to trash bin was "Tanu Weds Manu" . It was a good movie & ofcourse I'd liked it at that point of time . And Yeah I do think Kagna Ranaut overdid the character of Tanu . 

The other movie which I missed watching itself was Aiyya .The presentation of Aiyya was so loud that I refrained visiting theater considering the fact that for a change my husband was quite keen on watching the movie. 

So whats common between  Tanu Weds Manu, Luv Shuv , & Aiyaa . All have been directed by first time directors . The latter two also were Anurag Kashyap production . The good thing about Luv Shuv is, it got to see the light of the day . A good editing and  casting except for Omi's (Kunal Kapoor) brother . However, Luv Shuv turned out to be pretty disappointing 

The promo in all unfairness suggested that the movie would be laughter riot , which it wasn't . A major disappointment .  The heart of the movie ( Chicken Khurana) starts beating quite late . The characters are not chilled like a typical Punjabi Families . The only stand out character was ofcourse , Titu Mama ( Rajesh Sharma ) . Huma Qureshi as Harman was another good thing about the movie . Flesh is in . 

Too Many subplots & extensions did more harm than good to the movie . 

Also , Kunal Kapoor stop emulating Hrithik . Do something original.

English Vinglish

Send English Vinglish for Oscars , atleast its original .Its the only movie , where I cried after a long gap . The last time I cried was , while watching  Taare Zameen Par . The scene where Sridevi has a deja vu moment , for being able to tell what she wants to eat at a NY cafe & in the next moment she rams into another person with her tray & then she runs out of the cafe , crying & feeling miserable . My eyes swelled with tears .

English Vinglish is the Movie for Moms , Daughters , Unappreciative Husbands , non -judgemental friends & that loving friend & a proud teacher.

If I get one scene to act in  & to make mark I will have to make most of it . Its not exactly the case of Amitabh Bachchan , the moment he walks in , the audience is ready to roll . And My My , he makes most of it , the five minutes of his scene w/o any preaching is hilarious & gives you yet another reason to continue watching Bollywood . In the climax ,  there is yet again "proud teacher" moment which won my heart .

The  people who shout on top of the voice to make them mainstream , they should watch this film & know how to push the corners of envelope w/o breaking it . ( Ofcourse , there is GOW1 &2 which I unfortunately missed )

 The movie is director's observation of the Indian society . Its not Sridevi's comeback film , Its Gauri 's movie . The music is awesome , I am going "ga ga" over Navri Majhi Navsachi Ho ....

There are quite misses in the movie &  the editing isn't crisp . Yet its a good serve , ofcourse as it is promoted "for family".

On that Oscar thing , I am kidding .

A Thank You Letter From Mom

Other day  in a candid conversation  with Mom , I told her she should give me an appreciation letter that As a Mom she is indebted to me . She was very much startled.  One can't pass my Mom to be a regular mother who cooks , feeds & befriends daughter & hence she surprised me with a reply which should have been a "snort" instead she said , " what happened to the stuff like God couldn't be everywhere hence he created Mom and other related quotations."  or "Are you going to say , It was my job to do grow you up , instigate values etc. I did nothing." Now Mom was getting angry . So , to maintain safe distance I moved away a foot or more .

I begun & initially I did stammer but I did put across my point " see you are a great Mom,however I am a great daughter too ." now she replied with "Ha!!! & how? "   . "Did you ever dance in my school's annual function ?" I asked  ,  she gave me a "what rubbish" look . I smiled & continued , "Did I ever troubled you with "wrong friends" ?" "Did you ever  worried about  which schools & syllabus were best  suited for me & still worry about whether I will get admission in engineering? "

So , you need a testimonial stating you are a great daughter ?  asked Mom.  I said "yes."She hasn't exactly been the part of corporate world , but she knew a testimonial like that could be used in 100s of places, her 'name' 'designation' & 'letter' could be exploited . Its as if , She carried the sole responsibility of Brand "Mom" , she said 'well I don't think a letter like that is good idea' . I was pretty annoyed , Instead of acknowledging she had outright denied me of offering testimonial. So , I said Do you not think I was a good daughter ? I never troubled you with "drinking issues /smoking issues/drug issue/education issue/career issue?"

"First of all , I always wanted you to be Doctor." said Mom , "You , on purpose screwed up the admission process. Remember you took up engineering because You didn't want to choose medicine. The reason for not choosing medicine , because that was my wish . Same with the Job , I had never let you out so early in life , but you yourself took your call & I merely agreed because thts all I could do"  and the Box of Pandora opened." Can you even dare to take up drugs now ? Tell me."  This was a yell . I said , " Mom relax, I am acknowledging that you are a great taskmaster but I executed your tasks well " that's all I am saying .

Mom  said it loud " Ha !! so am a task master now and you are , what Donkey ? You always did what you wanted , You shaped up your career . You shape your personal life . I can merely guide you or advise you. " Now , she was cooling a bit , continued , " though I agree these days kids are not easier to handle , given the exposure they get  nor you can influence the exposure .The least one can do is let the kid be while continue mould his life with better values without forcing them."

She took the remote and flipped channels . That was end of the conversation . Though , I never intended to get a letter from her . It was amazing to now know why  Sanjay Leela Bhansali took his mom on stage when accepting award .

The New Era Of Indian Cricket

When the team for Test series with New Zealand was announced , I  thought it would be played NZ . You coould excuse me for my blunder as I am still a newly wed with a "shitty" cable connection . Inevitably New Zealand is a team to bit in New Zealan , not in India . In India we are the kings , Sehwag , Gauti or Kohli won't fail on Indian pitches . Having said that , by the time I wrote this post all three have went to pavilion while Pujara & Raina are on crease . That brings me to the topic , A match w/o Dravid & Laxman .

When Dravid announced retirement , post team's failure in Australia , It was equally an emotional moment for me . Post loss in Australia , I kept saying send everyone home including Tendulkar who for the records averaged better than others in the series . Since his average were not upto the Tendulkar's standard , I said rest the whole side . But , Dravid being dravid announced his retirement . '99 WC series whr he was highest scorer or his test innings in NZ just before 2003 or the Kolkatta upset . There is alot to talk about & everything is history. Unless Dravid decides to do a Shahid Afridi which he won't , unfortunately .

When you talk about Dravid , seldom its w/o Laxman in tests . The gifted player from hyderabad has several records for partnership with Dravid. Funnily it took comments of Australian players in Indian press for BCCI to take note
of him . In 2010 , at Mohali , in 4th inning  yet again he proved what a player of temperament he is . While the other end was falling , he kept playing towards the goal of winning. Speculations of Retirement of Laxman saw a field day on twitter similar to that of Dravid . The tributes were written in Blogosphere for Very Very Special Laxman as were written for Dravid .

However ,The tweet from  @Sidvee cracked me up:
SRT walking to the middle, looking at the fielders and saying, 'Hey dudes, I remember playing against your grandpops

Gilchrist , Haden , Allan Donald , Flintoff , Steve Waugh , Pollock , Shane Warne, Mcgrath , Jaysurya , Akram have retired . The era I am talking about  & I grew up with is coming to an end . Most of them are home except for few like Kallis , Ponting & Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar.

I am sure  the likes Kohli , Pujara , Raina & Rahane  would do justice to Test cricket . Its just little weird to not see some of your favorites out there . Best of luck to the New team. I hope you play another 100 Matches with Tendulkar.

Guide to Blockbuster Movie During Eid Week

Dear Producer ,

Follow below steps for humongous Blockbuster  during Eid , Oh you missed this year's Eid release , you may do this next Eid :-

1) Sign Salman Khan . Yes thats your first step .  Its Ok, if you don't have story , director, writer , cameramen . You just need Salman Khan , I repeat Salman Khan.

2) Actress - Sign anyone of them :- Katrina , Kareena Priyanka  , it doesn't really matter.

3) Oh , you still don't have story or a writer . Doesn't matter .  These are substeps to storyline :

   

a) Grand Entry for Salman , Opening with a fight sequence .

                     

b) Two or three songs,what item songs? Yeah you can have that one too starring Salman Khan  .                        

    

 c) Two/three romantic scenes around songs .

           

 d) 3-4 Fight sequences /Chase sequences . Salman Khan jumping around rooftops , trains .

 e) Oh , you need Villian , corrupt officer so that Salman beats a shit out of them . Yeah Aditya Pancholi will do ( Remember BodyGuard , yeah he starred in it.)

 f) No one dies , except Villian . Note :- Dabbang  was an exception where Dimple & anupam kher died.

4) Director , Editor , Screenplay writer ,cinematographer . Take any one you want . No , it doesn't matter . Sequel to Dabbang is directed by Arbaaz , that should tell you . Also Sohail is also a director.

5) Music should be good , Sajid Wajid Know , what Bhai prefers.

6) Book all the screens on that weekend . Shift other movies to night slot , don't give Audience a choice.

7) Hit delivered.

8) Don't forget to send me a consultancy cheque.

Guaranteed Results or Money back .

 Vanita          

The Greatest Indian

I was watching #TGI ( The Greatest Indian ) episodes yesterday there are some interesting stats : 

1) SRT is the only person who is below 40 in Top 10 .

2) Dr. Ambedkar is on Numero Uno , followed by Saradar Vallabh Bhai 

3) Only four people are alive in this top 10 category 

4) Pandit Nehru,Indira Gandhi & Sardar Vallabh Bhai patel are dead who are "congress" politician.while Vajpayee is alive who is frm BJP 

5) 70% of us won't vote for , bcos we feel it deem unfit to compare the eras when these people called shots & 60 % of them dead

6) People who saw them alive , are either old , very old . the 40 % of Indians know them only through History .

7) Also If there is competition for before Gandhi , It could have been Either Shivaji or Akbar .

8) One more notable fact is one of the muslim candidate , one Catholic Candidate , rest are Hindu 

9) 30% of them are from Congress

 

10 ) 40 % Non Polititian & one of them is Industralist in The List  .

Looking at above facts & Stats the only person who could get maximum Vote is Saradar Vallabh Bhai Patel . Post his death , After Bharat Ratna , he may get this title too. This would make no difference to him or our society . Only gainers would be the promotors :-) , if not losers .