NATIONAL: Surat Businessman Clears Debts of 290 People on Mother’s Death Anniversary
In a quiet corner of Gujarat’s Amreli district, 290 families shed decades of worry this week.
Surat textile magnate Babubhai Jirawala stepped in with a single, sweeping act on his late mother’s death anniversary, wiping out their crippling loans and restoring their futures.
The gesture, born from personal loss, turned despair into dawn for Jira village’s hardworking souls.
What started as a routine tribute evolved into a lifeline, proving one person’s resolve can rewrite many lives.
Shadows of a 30-Year Fraud
Back in 1995, fraudsters at the local Jira Seva Cooperative Society forged loans in farmers’ names, siphoning funds while chaining their lands.
With titles locked away, these families faced blocked government aid, stalled inheritances, and endless probes that yielded nothing.
Complaints piled up over years, but proof slipped through fingers like sand.
Siblings watched dreams of fair shares fade as poverty tightened its grip amid unyielding bureaucracy.
Inspiration from the Past
Enter Babubhai and his brother Ghanshyam, whose ties to the village ran deep.
Honoring their mother’s memory, they uncovered the full toll: a staggering Rs 90 lakh in bogus debts hanging over innocent tillers.
In one bold move, Babubhai wired the sum straight to the bank, securing clear titles in hours.
No fanfare, just documents handed over with steady hands, unlocking paths to loans and legacies long denied.
Tears and Timeless Thanks
Farmers gathered under the village sun, clutching papers that felt like freedom itself.
One elder wept openly, murmuring prayers for the brothers’ kin, while others clasped hands in silent vows of gratitude.
Younger ones spoke of fresh starts: seeds for crops, funds for homes, and divides among kin without strife.
Babubhai waved off the spotlight, insisting his mother’s quiet counsel guided him, and the farmers’ blessings were reward enough.
This tale ripples beyond Jira, whispering that true aid lingers in hearts, not headlines.
As Gujarat’s fields prepare for winter sowing, 290 plots stand ready, symbols of compassion’s quiet power.