Expresses satisfaction over peaceful polls in J&K
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NAGPUR: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Saturday said India has become stronger and more respected in the world with enhanced credibility in the last few years but sinister conspiracies are testing the country’s resolve.
Attempts to disturb and destabilise the country seem to be gaining momentum from all directions, while a narrative is being spread in Bangladesh to portray India as a threat, he said.
Addressing the annual Vijayadashmi rally of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in Nagpur, Bhagwat also criticised “cultural Marxists and woke” people, accusing them of undermining education and culture, promoting conflict, and disrupting social cohesion.
Bhagwat also expressed concern over the impact of modern technology and media on children, singling out mobile phones and over-the-top (OTT) streaming platforms as key contributors.
Bhagwat said firmness of personal and national character becomes the foundation of strength for the victory of auspiciousness and righteousness, whether the situation is favourable or not.
“Everyone feels Bharat has become stronger and more respected in the world with enhanced credibility in the last few years. A country becomes great due to the national character of its people. This year is important as RSS steps into its centenary year,” he said.
Besides hopes and aspirations, challenges and problems also exist in India, he said.
“We should draw inspiration from personalities like Ahilyabai Holkar, Dayananda Saraswati, Birsa Munda and many more who devoted their lives to the country’s welfare, dharma, culture and society,” said the RSS chief.
The ongoing Hamas-Israel war is a cause for concern about how far the conflict will spread, he said.
Bhagwat expressed satisfaction that the recent assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir were held peacefully.
“Due to the people, government and administration, the country’s image, power, fame and position on the world stage is growing. But sinister conspiracies have appeared to destabilise and disturb the country,” he said.
RSS dedicated to serving country: Modi
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the RSS is dedicated to serving the country as he extended his wishes to its volunteers on the historic milestone in the organisation’s continuous journey as it enters its hundredth year.
In a post on X, Modi shared the link of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat’s annual Vijayadashami address made earlier in the day, calling it a must-listen.
Lauding the Hindutva outfit, Modi, a former RSS pracharak before he was drafted into the BJP, said its resolve for and dedication towards ‘Maa Bharti’ inspires every generation and will infuse new energy in realising the goal of a ‘Viksit Bharat’. The RSS, which was formed in 1925, is considered the ideological mentor of the BJP, and its volunteers have played a key role in its organisational growth over the decades.
RSS functionaries invariably occupy the position of general secretary (organisation) in the BJP’s national and state units, ensuring that the party organisation works with ideological cohesion and discipline.