Dr. CL Patel

studied electrical, then you could do mechanical in one year.
Similarly, if you had studied mechanical, you could do
electrical in one year. He opted for electrical. It was the month
of March when he was supposed to sit for exam but meanwhile
he had applied in Gujarat Electricity Board and was offered the
job, so he gave up the studies and took up the job.
Lallubhai advised him when he joined Gujarat Electricity
Board : “Son, you are taking up a government job. But
remember that no extra money should be brought home
except your salary. Ill-gotten money would destroy the peace
of life…” Chhotubhai kept this advice so honestly that except
the sterling income, no extra paisa has ever entered his home.
“I was extremely faithful to Gujarat Electricity Board…”,
he says remembering the days of his government job :
“Government job is all about getting over-benefits. One
would build his share keeping the government or public at
loss. Even I had plenty of tempting offers. People used to drop
their jewelries with us. I used to return them with words that
bless us so that we can remain uncorrupted.”
He did receive the blessings and they did help. And as a
result, Dr. C L Patel, who has become a synonym of honesty
and faithfulness, has been able to keep himself away from all
the temptations. The white attire is not only his outfit but a
symbol of chastity, honesty and self-respect. He is always
seen in the white khadi attire. Talking about his attire,
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