B M Vyas , the managing director of gcmmf, god knows why, wrote in a plane paper to be relieved from the job by 30th June. The chairman of gcmmf Mr Parthi bhai Bhatol seized upon this piece of paper like a hungry man and announced to the world that Vyas is no more with amul.
But this is not the end of vyas saga. The story started long time back. As Vyas term started to get near its end, he employed all the tricks in his bag to get yet another extension. His long stay at amul has enabled him to oblige many such people who matter.
Ram Sinh Parmar and Moga bhai Desai figure prominently in the list of those whom Vyas has obliged through extra constitutional means. It is said that Vyas gave a credit of Rs 15crore to Valsad milk union run by Moga bhai without any information either to board or to its chairman. Ram Singh Parmar is also said to have taken many favours in the regime of Vyas . He is a congress MLA with considerable clout with milk unions.The joining of former minister Vipul Choudhary has further strengthened the hold of this troika—Vipul- Ram Singh and Vyas.
B M Vyas confident of using this group to continue his rule at amul. It is said that Vyas will support vipul choudhary for the post of chairmanship who in turn will insure 5 years un interupted of Vyas at amul.
The only hitch in this game plan is Parthy bhai Bhatol’s unfinished tenure. He has two more years to go. 9 directors out of 13 have written one line letter to the chairman to call board meeting on 30th June to discuss B M Vyas resignation. This meeting which has no other agenda is going to be quite stormy. The 9 directors led by the clout of Ram –Vipul duo will try to push for Vyas continuation and Bhatol’s ouster. But on what basis Bhatol’s exit will be tried to be enforced will be interesting to see.
Vyas camp is never tired of boasting that in his rule amul went on to become 8000 crore company. But Bhatol’s camp give credit for the growth to the leadership of Bhatol. They cite the example of milk union run by
Parthi bhai. This union produces 25lack litre of milk while the average in gcmmf is 19 lac litre and this union is supposed to be the best performer in whole of Asia . Parthi bhai managerial excellence, supporters say , can be gauged from this example.
Whatever be the truth, 30th june is going to be crucial not only for Vyas and Bhatol but for amul too. Success of amul or for that matter any cooperative movement cannot be one man wonder –be it Vyas or Bhatol. The board will do well to favour a man who represents the movement and the farmers.