History

It is learned that we Lads migrated from Khambhat and settled as per their convenience to various states and cities in India.

In earlier stage majority of Lads are settled in Mumbai, and from Mumbai, they shifted to various cities and states.

Today Lads are known as Khambhatis, Surtis, Damanis, Petladis, Jambusaras, Vadodaras, Bharuch, Navasaris, Gandevis, Kalols, Valsads, Khandesis, Agnis, Vyaras etc.

With all above classification we known as Lad’s we have our own premises called as LAD WADI at C.P. Tank, Mumbai. It was said that this Lad Wadi is gifted by one Lad Swajan and now it is nearly 125 years old appx.

It was also said that during the freedom fight of our country some of the Great Leaders of our country stayed at Lad wadi.

In our caste, there are so many Lad Personalities, dignities who created name and fame of their own and also our caste nationally and internationally. Historical events and involvement of Lad Swajan is narrated in History below this:

Year 1931-32:
Under Congress party’s regime and as per instructions of Mahatma Gandhi ji the historical movement was commissioned and many freedom fighters were injured due to Lathi charge of the Britishers. In those days there was very active gymkhana in Ladwadi, who gave the idea of having a separate hospital in Ladwadi which was named “Free Emergency Hospital”, which gave free treatment to the injured freedom fighters for the nation. After the mission was over, this hospital was continued dispensary for Outdoor patients. Shri Mahatma Gandhi ji had paid a visit to the said hospital for which Ladwadi is taking pride.

Year 1934:
Ladwadi became a democratic organization since 1934 and was having Presidents like Shri Nagindas Master. In whose name BMC had given the name of Nagindas Master Marg in place of Medows Street situated at Flora Fountain, near the Central bank of India’s Main Office. Similarly, another President Shri Bhaidas Maganlal Dalal is remembered by building Bhaidas Maganlal Auditorium at JVPD scheme, N.S. Road No.1 in Vileparle (west).

Year 1920:
Ladwadi have given a Sport person in name of Shri L.P. Jai to the nation who was selected in the year 1920 at the age of 19 years in Indian Quadrangular tournament. In his debute inning he scored 56 runs. The selectors of M.C.C., London were surprised and impressed with performance of Shri L.P Jai and selected in All India Cricket Team’s 1st tour to England.

This Ladwadi have given four Presidents to Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), the world ranked exchange. They are:

  1. Shri Chunilal Motilal Patari
  2. Shri Dhirajlal Maganlal Dalal
  3. Shri Ramdas Lallunbhai Dalal
  4. Shri Bhagirath Babubhai Merchant

They were selected at the esteem post of the exchange for contribution for uplifting the exchange on the world platform. Shri Bhagirath merchant was pioneer on bringing e’trading in the exchange for bringing transparency in trades. The pride moment is that the BSE have established Liabrary in the Exchange and gave name of Shri Chunilal Motilal to this Liabrary as token of respect to the services given by him.

This Ladwadi have given following 3 persons to reputed Chamber i.e. Indian Merchants Chambers, a renowned body. They are:

  1. Shri Dhirajlal Maganlal Dalal
  2. Shri Vishnubhai Bhagwandas Haribhakti
  3. Shri Shailesh Vishnubhai Haribhakti

The BMC had also been represented by Corporators from Ladwadi and two corporators were elected as Mayors also. They are:

  1. Shri Gangadas Motilal Shethna
  2. Shri Nagindas Tribhovandas Master*
  3. Dr. Nagindas Nanalal Shah**

* Shri Nagindas Master was elected as Mayor and on his completion of the term, he was honored by BMC by renaming of Medow’s street as Nagindas Master Marg and
** Dr. Nagindas Nanalal Shah, elected as Mayor of Bombay, was honored by BMC by renaming as Dr. Nagindas N. Shah Chawk for the junction of Gazdar street and Dukkar gali.

There are many more awards granted by Govt. of India to Ladwadi’s produced citizens like:

  1. “Rai Bahadur” award to Shri Jayantilal
  2. “Divan Bahadur” award to Shri Hiralal Lallubhai Kaji, who authored Geography subject and was the professor of Geography in Mumbai University.
  3. A businessman Shri Tribhovandas JAmnadas Thanawala was appointed as Member-Salt Commision by GOI
  4. A member of BSE from Ladwadi Shri JAikishandas Kapadia was appointed as Member of Commission for Company Law Board for amending the Companies Act by GOI
  5. Shri Laxmidas Maganlal Shrikant was appointed as Commissioner of Scheduled caste and Tribes in the Central Govt. Ministry
  6. Shri Kantilal Lallubhai Dalal was appointed as Ambassador of India in various countries by GOI
  7. BMC have given the name of Barrister Thanawala Chowk at the junction of Sitaram Poddar Marg and 2nd Fanaswadi for the citizen Shri Tulsidas Kilabhai Thanawala for rendering outstanding services to the city, wh is produce of Ladwadi

Today we have our own Constitution known as Shree Lad Caste Mumbai and it is also registered at Charity Trust. Our caste is doing so many activities like giving Food grains to needy people of our caste without disclosing their name, organizing medical camps. Aptitude test for children, Introduced I-card facility for caste people. Amazing various social and religious activities like Mataji’s Patotsav, Navratri Hawan, Holi poojan, Diwali Milan etc.

We follow democratic system and as per our Constitution, every two years and since 2014 every three years, conduct election to appoint Managing Committee of 16 members comprised of President, Hon. Secretary, Hon. Treasurer and 12 committee members who looks after day to day office of the Trust and Caste. The immediate past president is designated as Ex-Officio, whose role is a guiding factor to the newly elected managing committee.

We have long list of our past and present presidents since year 1933 till today as follows.

    • Shri Ramanlal Uttamram Kapadia
    • Shri Gulabdas Narandas Kapadia
    • Shri Gulabdas Narandas Kapadia(2)
    • Shri Hasmukkhlal Maganlal Marafatia
    • Dr. Vasant Narasilal Jai
    • Shri Ranajitlal lakshmidas Thanavala
    • Shri Mansukhlal Jagmohandas Shroff
    • Shri Parsottamdas Maneklal Gundaria
    • Shri Indravadan Manilal Dalal
    • Shri Krishanlal Bhagavandas Thanavala
    • Shri Dipak Natavarlal Reshamdalal
    • Shri Vinodchandra Ratilal Gandhi
    • Shri Kanchan Mohanlal Shroff
    • Shri Pranay Hasamukhlal Marafatia
    • Shri Ramanlal Gordhandas Jhaveri
    • Shri Ajit Mohanlal Shah
    • Shri Harshad Chandulal Shah
    • Shri Vinodchandra Managaldas Bangali
    • Shri Suresh Amrutlal Soparkar
    • Shri Vinodchandra Ratilal Dangarwala (2006-2008)
    • Shri Dipak Kantilal Kapadia (2008-2010)
    • Dr. Rashesh Pravinchandra Shah (2010-2012)
    • Shri Bharatbhai Ramanlal Paymaster(2012-2014)
    • Dr. Rashesh Pravinchandra Shah (2014-2017)
    • Shri Umesh Krishnalal Thanawala (2017-2020)

With best of our efforts and maximum information available with us, at present we are trying to summarize the matter in appropriate manner and also try to make Gaurav Gratha of Lads in which long list of our dignities getting uploaded.

Jai Shree Krishna
Shree Lad Caste Managing Committee
2017-2020
On behalf of Lad