Shri Ashok Shantilalji Jain
“My life is dedicated to protecting “Bharat-Bharatiya-Bharatiyata” (India-Indianness) and removing discrimination to unite society. My goal is to re-establish pure Indian traditions, medicine, architecture, and education. Though Jain by religion, I maintain close ties with all communities, including Thakor, Dalit, Patidar, Sikh, and Muslim. If given a responsibility by the Gujarat Government, I pledge to use my full potential for the benefit of the public.”
Leadership:
President of Akhil Bhartiya Mahajan Parivar since 2007 and Sangram Sena since 2010.
Business:
His family has run a prestigious spice trade in Ahmedabad for 80 years.
Unity:
Though Jain by faith, he maintains deep ties with leaders of all communities, including Patel, Brahmin, Sikh, and Muslim societies.
Leadership Roles in Social, Religious, and Professional Sectors.
President:
Shri Akhil Bharatiya Mahajan Parivar (Since 2007)
President:
Ahmedabad Kirana Vyapari Association (Since 2002)
President:
Shri Vimalnath Jain Mandir Trust
Founder:
Sangram Sena (Since 2010)
Founder:
Gokuldham Gaushala, Meda, Sirohi, Rajasthan
Founder Member:
Shri Abugod 27 Gaon Samaj, Ahmedabad
Former Head:
Gurukulam, Sabarmati, Ahmedabad
Former Trustee:
Vardhaman Sanskardham, Mumbai
Former Trustee:
Tapovan Sanskardham, Navsari, Gujarat
Member:
Jain International Trade Organization (JITO)
Member:
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) - D. Cabin
Former Branch President:
Bajrang Dal, Sabarmati area
Former President:
Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) - Sabarmati area
Service Activities (Last 32 Years)
Political Activities (RSS & BJP)
- Managed security and organized meetings for Sadhvi Rithambhara and Acharya Dharmendraji Maharaj.
- Participated in the Amarnath Yatra in 1992 despite terrorist threats.
- Coordinated election campaigns for Home Minister Shri Amit Shah, Dr. Surendrabhai Patel, and Shri Yatinbhai Ojha.
- Campaigned for Shri Arvindbhai Patel and Shri Harshadbhai Patel in the Sabarmati assembly.
- Managed ticket distribution and election strategy in the Kaligam Municipality.
- Supported the party during the rebellion in Gujarat BJP, working to bring rebel MLAs back.
- Contributed to bringing 354 leaders from the Muslim community into the BJP at Shri C.R. Patil’s residence.
- Prevented fraudulent voting during elections at personal risk.
Social Welfare
- Distributed subsidized food rations to 14,500 families in Sabarmati for five years.
- Established 44 centers across Gujarat for subsidized ration distribution.
- Distributed 22,000 ration kits during the 2020 COVID-19 lockdown regardless of caste or religion.
- Launched a nationwide campaign to rescue an 18-month-old girl (Ariha) stuck in child care in Germany, pledging to support her until marriage.
- Registered as the first "Foster Family" in Gujarat under international law.
- Mediated disputes, including securing compensation from builders for defrauded society members.
- Assisted victims of "Love Jihad" and those facing social injustice.
A Religious & Business Welfare
- Contributed to temple construction and the protection of Jain monks and pilgrimage sites.
- Mediated conflicts between Jain and Sanatan Dharma followers in Palitana.
- Successfully prevented the demolition of a Jain temple in Vejalpur.
- Led protests against large malls to protect the livelihoods of small shopkeepers and vegetable vendors.
- Mediated between banks and distressed traders to settle loan installments.
Animal Welfare
- Rescued cattle and other animals from illegal slaughterhouses via highway patrolling.
- Rescued 850 calves from a train heading to a slaughterhouse at Sabarmati Railway Station.
- Intercepted multiple trucks transporting cattle to slaughterhouses on the Himmatnagar and Mehsana highways.
- Organized a 10-day hunger strike at Subhash Bridge to demand that Gujarat be declared a state of non-violence.