Passage 41

In English

Travel concessions for

Then I summoned the members of the Central Trust and asked them what work they were doing. What is the use of occupying high positions if you do not discharge your duties sincerely? People from all walks of life and from different strata of society are coming to serve as every year. I may give them food free of cost, but who will bear their travel expenses? The railway fare is increasing day by day. In olden days, just 20 were enough to reach from here, but these days even 200 are insufficient. I commanded them to approach the railway authorities for travel concession for the . I talk sweetly but at the same time I am stern when it comes to the question of discharging one’ s duty. I told them either you do this work or resign.