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Dr. Vasant Parikh (1929–2007) was an Indian politician born at Vadnagar in Mehsana district, Gujarat. He was an eye surgeon by profession. He was also a writer and Social worker.[1] He was a MLA in Gujarat legislative assembly during 1967–1972, winning from Kheralu assembly constituency as an independent candidate.[2] He is considered to be one of Narendra Modi's political gurus and is credited with coining the term 'One vote, One note'.[3] He established Karuna Setu trust along with his Late wife Ratnaprabha Maniar in 1984.[4]
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- ↑ "Summary of Dr. Vasant Parikh's life".
- ↑ "Statistical Report on General election, 1967 to the Legislative Assembly of Gujarat - Election Commission of India" (PDF). Retrieved 21 January 2014.
- ↑ "Modi's guru first coined 'one vote, one note' slogan". The Times of India. Rajkot. 21 January 2014. Retrieved 21 January 2014.
- ↑ "Karuna Setu Trust".