Business Ethics

Business Ethics Case Studies CASE STUDY (20 Marks) Thirty two sadhus from Punchamahal district, who were on a 72hour relay hunger strike at Godhra since Friday to canvass against the BJP candidate from the Lok Sabha constituency there, Mr. Shankarisinh Vaghela, from his role in the toppling of the Keshubhai Patel ministry after spearheading a revolt, called off their agitation today, reports PTI. Reports received from Godhra, about 80kms from here, said the mahanta and sadhus, along with the vicepresident of all India Shadhu Sant’s Samiti, Avichanddas Maharaj from Sarsa in Anand Constituency, withdrew the fast, which was to end at 2.00 p.m. tomorrow.

It was not immediately clear as to why they called off the protest prematurely. The sadhus had said they wanted to ensure the defeat of Mr. Vaghela in the election and alleged that he had betrayed them by dethroning Mr. Patel last October. They also demanded an end to ‘ Khajuraho Culture’ in the BJP and noted that Mr. Vaghela had flown dissident BJP MLAs to Khajuraho in Madhya Pradesh during the revolt by some rebels in the party. Meanwhile, the Chief Minister, Mr. Suresh Mehta, at a press conference at the Chhotaudepur town in Baroda district, appealed to the sadhus to end their program of dharna ‘in the interest of the BJP and the nation’.

Answer the following question. Q1. Explain the unethical aspects in the above case Q2. Suggest remedial measures in the above case. Q3. What are your viewpoints on the above case Q4. What do you mean by ‘ Khjuraho culture’ in the case? Explain.