Being Sanjay or to that matter being Jane…is nothing short of an herculean task, by no means is a simple job!
Sanjayji was—and Jane Madam continues to be—on the frontline, challenging a powerful, resourceful and all mighty capitalist-system, in defence of the working-class. They have often done so, without the unwavering support of the very people they stood for…Workers, being very human and vulnerable to the illusions of ‘false consciousness,’ have at times failed to support them firmly. Yet, even in the face of betrayal or indifference, both stood tall—undaunted and unruffled.
What exactly was the system, Sanjayji was resisting? It wasn’t merely a system of wealth and privileges—it was something far more pervasive and insidious. Capitalism has not only spread it’s tentacles in every sphere of our life, but has metamorphosed into an ‘obsession’ for the modern society—an obsession that Sanjayji recognised as a deep threat to the future and very existence of the humanity itself. This awareness and realisation made him restless…and that’s how he had stepped out on a ‘mission’ to change the world around him, to the extent possible and beyond, undeterred by frustrating and seemingly hopeless circumstances.
What a rare human being he was—to hold and encompass within himself the ‘voice’ of a workers’ leader and the ‘heart’ of a passionate environmentalist. Factually these roles are not per se compatible and reconciliable with each other…While a workers’ leader is often compelled to defend industrial growth and urbanisation for workers’ livelihood…an environmentalist is equally bound to oppose the ‘carbon-centric’ character of both, that threatens our planet. Yet, under extremely trying conditions, Sanjayji balanced both callings with rare dedication. It is no exaggeration to say that the urgency of the cause, he championed…coupled with extreme stress of being a ‘pleader’ and a ‘leader’ at the same time for the working-class…may have come at a great cost to his own health. He was running a race against time, with the onset of ‘Black Labour-Code’ and especially, as the planet faces the alarming threats of Global-Warming.
We do not simply mourn his passing—we celebrate his life. We carry with us a deep sense of gratitude towards his principles and his relentless fight for justice, equality and sustainability.
…And to ourselves, we make a quiet but determined promise—to carry his legacy forward in every way possible, with whatever strength we have gathered over the years.
Dhanyawad…
…Rajan Raje (President : DharmaRajya Paksha)