Sarsanghchalak of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh- RSS -Dr. Mohan Bhagwat today said that, by becoming Aatmanirbhar (self-reliant) and being cognizant of global unity, we must ensure that dependence does not become a compulsion for us, and we are able to act according to our own will. There is no substitute for Swadeshi and Swavalamban. At the same time, we should also keep our international and trade relations intact, as no Nation can live in isolation. The mutual Reliance between nations is there to stay.
The RSS Chief was addressing RSS’s Centenary year celebration and Vijayadashmi Utsav program in the presence of the Chief Guest, former President Ram Nath Kovind, at Reshimbag in Nagpur this morning.
Dr Bhagwat also said that during the entire post-response period to the Pehalgam attack, we witnessed heartening scenes of the firmness of the country’s leadership, the valour and war-readiness of our armed forces, as well as the determination and unity of our society.
During his speech, Dr Bhagwat touched upon many issues like a disturbed neighbourhood and India’s stance, development along with environmental conservation, cultural unity, and the philosophical vision of Bharat. Dr Bhagwat also expressed confidence that, during this centenary year Sangh will attempt to ensure that its work of Vyakti Nirman ( personality construction) will spread across the country, and the Panch Parivartan program, which aims to bring gradual changes in social conduct, is adopted by all sections of society through the examples of swayamsevakas.
During his address as the chief guest, former President Ramnath Kovind said that two doctors associated with Nagpur have played a critical role in shaping his life – Dr Keshav Baliram Hedgewar and Dr Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar. Mr Kovind said that the philosophy of social unity and samarasata of these two leaders has made it possible for a person like him to reach the top echelons of the President’s post.
Distinguished guests from across the country and abroad were present in this ceremony of RSS, which witnessed a route march, shastrapooan and physical demonstrations by swayamsevaks. Chief Minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari were also present among the Swayamsevaks.
The message of greetings on the centenary Celebrations by Buddhist Spiritual Guru Dalai Lama was also read during the RSS Vijayadashami Utsav. One of the largest social organisations of the world -RSS -was founded at Nagpur by its First Sarsanghchalak Dr Keshav Hedgewar in 1925 on the occasion of Vijayadashmi.
