Remembering Piloo Mody
Piloo Mody image: hillpost Piloo Mody (1926–1983) was an Indian architect, parliamentarian, and one of the founding members of the Swatantra Party, remembered for his wit, liberal ideology, and fearless opposition to authoritarianism. 🏛️ Early Life & Education Born: 14 November 1926, Mumbai. Family: Son of Sir Homi Mody, a prominent industrialist; brothers Russi Mody (Tata Steel chairman) and Kali Mody. Education: The Doon School. Sir J.J. College of Architecture, Mumbai. University of California, Berkeley (M.A. in Architecture). Profession: Practiced as an architect before entering politics. ⚖️ Political Career Swatantra Party: Co-founded with C. Rajagopalachari in 1959. Advocated free-market economics, individual liberty, and limited government —a rare stance in socialist India of the 1960s–70s. Parliamentary Roles: Elected to the 4th and 5th Lok Sabha (1967–1975) from Godhra, Gujarat. Served in the Rajya Sabha (1978–1983) until his death. Other Affiliations: Later a...