CUJ celebrates 100th Foundation Day of RSS with historic Path Sanchalan
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JAMMU: The Vidyarathi Shakha (student unit) of the Central University of Jammu (CUJ) celebrated the 100th Foundation Day of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) on Monday within the university campus.
Prior to the celebration, student volunteers conducted a Path Sanchalan (route march) inside the campus. This became the first-ever route march in the history of the CUJ, marking a significant milestone. A total of 96 swayamsevaks (volunteers), including students, research scholars, teaching faculty, and non-teaching staff, participated in full uniform, while 12 volunteers participated without uniform. In addition, 205 guests, including students, research scholars, faculty, non-teaching employees, and residents of the staff quarters, also actively participated in the program. The chief speaker of the event was Mukesh, Prant Pracharak of Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh. In his address, he emphasized the need to awaken the spirit of nationalism and patriotism among the youth and every citizen. He remarked that India endured nearly a thousand years of foreign invasions, particularly under the Mughal and British rulers, which caused immense cultural damage and subjugation. This long period deeply impacted the cultural consciousness of Indian society. He stressed that the reconstruction of nationalistic consciousness and the restoration of cultural pride is the only way forward.
Addressing the youth, Mukesh said that when young people develop discipline, a spirit of service, and dedication to national interest, only then can the nation become strong and self-reliant.
He further stated that the 100th foundation day of the RSS not only reminds us of history but also continuously inspires us to work for positive social change and nation-building.
The chief guest of the event was Prof. Sanjeev Jain, Vice-Chancellor of the CUJ. In his address, he recalled his own association with the RSS and highlighted the organization’s significant contribution to nation-building and instilling patriotism among youth. He also mentioned the service work carried out by RSS volunteers during the Bhopal Gas Tragedy as an example of their commitment to society.
Prof. Jain urged the youth not to limit themselves to academic excellence alone, but to also understand their duties toward the nation. He emphasized that if young people adopt the values of discipline, service, and dedication in their lives, they can not only make their own lives meaningful but also contribute significantly to the progress of society and the nation.
Subhash, Sanghchalak of district Samba, also graced the event as a special guest, adding further dignity and significance to the occasion.
