Manda's Poll - Series 03
By mandachow
@mandachow (186)
Indonesia
March 10, 2007 5:59am CST
If you have one wish to change your life forever, which one do you prefer to be:
A. Millionaire
B. Actor/Actress
C. Politician
D. Professor
E. Social Activist
F. Sport Star
G. .........(write your own)
2 responses
@parmanu (784)
• India
2 Apr 07
I would go for Baba Amte who is a great social activist. By taking to him my life can might change.
Baba Amte is an eminent social activist of India, whose message is People, for Peace. This legendary activist of Anandvan is working on many social topics like his mission to bring peace to the, two quarrelling countries.
He was born on 26 Dec 1914 in Maharashtra. His real name is Murlidhar Devidas Amte. He is a lawyer by profession. He developed passion for downtrodden of the society. He served his whole life for the cause of lepers. His working place is Shokavan Ashram in Delhi. He gave up the practice of law and undertook training in Kolkata, to treat Leprosy patients. Afterwards, he opened a home called Anandvan for leprosy patients.
He has been awarded Padma Shri in 1971 and Danien-Dution Award for Leprosy Aid in 1983. At the age of 83 years, also he is always ready for social service.
Baba Amte's now-a-days mission is, to go to Pakistan and spread a message of peace to Pakistan with India.