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Chennai: Bestseller graphic novel – ‘Ajay to Yogi Adityanath', travelled all the way from Uttar Pradesh to Tamilnadu – thanks to author Shantanu Gupta who was in Chennai to launch his book with more than 800+ children from various schools, at the Chinmaya Heritage Center along with S Gurumurthy,
Shehzaad Poonawala and Swami Mitrananda. To make the book more engaging, book also has many puzzles and games on Yogi Adityanath at the end. The QR code in the book will take the readers to a website, where young readers can play 100+ games and puzzles to know more about Yogi Adityanath and Uttar Pradesh. The book gracefully emerges from the distinguished Itihas Academy
Speaking at the Chennai launch, Tuglak's editor S Gurumurthy said that this is the first time he is making an exception to come for the book launch of a living politician. He added that he made this exception because of four reason – firstly because it's a book on Yogi Adityanath who changed the negative perception on Uttar Pradesh into a transformational growth story. Second he is wanted to meet young political leaders like Shehzaad Poonawala, Thirdly – it's very difficult to say NO to the genuine invitation of Shantanu, whose idea of home-schooling his children really impressed him and lastly because the event is happening in Chinmaya mission under the blessing of Swami Mitrananda.
Shehzaad Poonawala, national spokesman of BJP, who was in the city for this mega launch, addressed the students and told them about the character building that this book and the life of Yogi Adityanath teaches all of us. Swami Mitrananda of Chinmaya Mission called upon the students and pointed them towards page number 5 of the graphic novel, which shows how Yogi Adityanath was brought up with seven sibling in a one room house and by his hardwork, divinity and dedication he rose to become the chief minister of Uttar Pradesh. Shantanu conducted quiz on Yogi Adityanath and Uttar Pradesh and connected directly with hundreds of children. Shantanu is known for brining all his books in various Indian languages. In the same spirit the cover of the upcoming Tamil translation was also launched during the event. Speed artist Amit Verma fascinated every one by painting the portrait of Yogi Adityanath with in few minutes on a life size canvas. Social media enthusiasts tweeted extensively about the event and Hashtag #YogiBookRocksChennai trended throughout India on twitter. In this massive book launch program children from various schools joined the event.
Later in the day Shantanu signed copies his books at Chennai's famous bookstore Higginbothom. Book is already ranking among the bestsellers on Amazon.
