But he amended the rule for future guidance by which the institution—and several others—got the benefit. This is a wholesome convention. The rules must be observed but if they are too rigid they should be amended. By no means can a Government ignore a rule or declaration of policy except at the risk of opening wide the flood gates of favouritism and corruption.
Shri Yeshwantrao is at the head of a State which has long held the reputation of being one of the two or three best-administered States in India. It is knit together by common language and traditions. It is rich in resources of men, money and materials. The stage is well set for the achievement of his dream of a prosperous State wherein villages will have richer crops, better roads, more schools and more amenities; small industries will be scattered in the rural areas ; the conflict between capital and labour in the cities will give place to a spirit of joint enterprise; the people will devote themselves to produce more rather than indulge in internal wranglings. Will he achieve it ? Only the future can tell. Can he keep the disruptive forces at bay ? He has the healing touch to smoothen all differences and he has the full support of the people. The hopes and aspirations of Maharashtra are concentrated in him as its leader, just as rays of light meet in a convex glass and leave it in the shape of a single hot beam. It has put its full trust in him and wishes him godspeed in his mission through life.
“While promoting the growth of industry and thus creating wider employment opportunities, one could of course not be oblivious of the requirements of social justice. Development and social justice are not antithetical; growth of industry and a fair deal to labour can and indeed must be simultaneously achieved."
Shri Y. B. Chavan
