From Real Estate Developer to Lifelong Guardian: The 12-Year Fight to Rehome 32 Displaced Families
In an industry often viewed through the lens of profit margins and project deadlines, Mr. Vijay Rajani, founder of Shresth Lifestyle Infra Developers Pvt. Ltd., offers a different narrative—one defined by compassion, sacrifice, and moral courage. For over 12 years, Rajani has not just built structures—he has rebuilt lives.
The Night Everything Fell Apart
Over a decade ago, 32 families lost their homes overnight when their building was abruptly demolished by local authorities. Labeled as structurally unsafe, the demolition took place without warning—and worse, without offering any alternative shelter or support.
For these families, it wasn’t just brick and mortar that crumbled—it was their safety, their dignity, and their future. With nowhere to go and no government compensation, they were left to face the streets alone.
But one man refused to let that be their end.
A Lone Stand for the Forgotten
Vijay Rajani had no legal responsibility toward these families. Yet, he saw their pain and made a personal decision that would define his life: to stand with them when no one else would.
He immediately arranged for temporary housing, personally covering deposits and rent for all 32 families. What was meant to be an interim solution became a long-term commitment—one that continues to this day, over 12 years later.
A Dream Delayed, Not Denied
Determined to give the families a permanent home, Rajani took on the responsibility of redeveloping the demolished building. But instead of support, he faced a wall of bureaucracy—paperwork, red tape, and repeated denial of permissions from the same authorities that caused the displacement.
His fight turned into a marathon of frustration and rejection. Yet, Rajani held firm to his promise, refusing to let the system silence his mission of compassion.
Sacrifices Few Would Make
The cost of his commitment has been steep. To continue supporting these families, Mr. Rajani:
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Gave up his own home to live in a rented apartment
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Sold his car and began commuting by train
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Went from financial stability to borrowing money to pay others’ rent
Where most would have walked away, he chose to walk alongside the displaced—step by step, sacrifice by sacrifice.
More Than a Builder—A Beacon of Hope
In a sector where success is often measured in square feet and profit margins, Rajani has redefined what it means to be a true builder. The 32 families he supports are not clients or statistics—they are lives he chose to uplift.
He didn’t do it for fame. He didn’t do it for gain. He did it because someone had to.
Time for Justice, Time for Action
It’s time the authorities recognized this extraordinary effort. His redevelopment proposal must be approved without further delay. Bureaucracy must never be an obstacle to humanity.
Let compassion—not red tape—guide the outcome of this long-overdue project.
A Message for India
To the people of India: Let this story remind us that heroes walk among us—not always in uniform or on screens, but in our neighborhoods, quietly changing lives with empathy and integrity.
To Mr. Vijay Rajani: You are more than a developer. You are a living example of what humanity can look like in action.
To the 32 families: Your struggle is seen. Your dignity matters. And justice must prevail.
