Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Monday mentioned India is the house of Hindu society and a logo of safety for Hindus the world over.
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat at an occasion in Kanpur on April 14. (Sourced)
Talking after inaugurating the newly constructed four-storey regional workplace of the RSS in Keshav Nagar right here on the second day of his five-day go to to Kanpur, he mentioned: “If India is secure and respected, Hindus around the globe will also be secure.”
It’s the first constructing in Uttar Pradesh that the RSS has constructed, bringing all its features below one roof. “India is the motherland for those who identify themselves as Hindus. It is the land of sages, and we are descendants of that tradition,” he mentioned.
“The RSS is working towards uniting Hindu society in India, while similar efforts are taking place across the world,” Bhagwat added. He underlined that the work of the Sangh is just not restricted to the organisation alone.
“This is society’s responsibility. It must be done for the sake of the nation and oneself. When the society comes together for such work, it leads to national wellbeing and, eventually, global harmony,” he mentioned.
The RSS chief additional mentioned divisions inside the society and a widening belief deficit prior to now had allowed international invaders to take advantage of and plunder the nation. “RSS is not just an organisation, it is a way of life, an atmosphere,” Bhagwat mentioned.
Tribute was additionally paid to Dr BR Ambedkar on the occasion. The primary auditorium of the brand new workplace, named ‘Keshav Bhavan’, was devoted to him on the event of his delivery anniversary. A floral tribute was paid at Dr Ambedkar’s portrait.
Bhagwat mentioned Dr Ambedkar and Dr Keshav Baliram Hedgewar (RSS founder) had the identical aim although they approached it from completely different instructions. “Dr Ambedkar dedicated his life to removing inequality from Hindu society, but the society wasn’t ready to listen at the time. He even converted as a result. Yet, he sought unity,” he mentioned.
Drawing an analogy, the RSS chief mentioned, “Just as a motor requires a kick-start before it runs, Ambedkar and Hedgewar served as the starters for a larger movement.”
Bhagwat mentioned each the leaders lived merely and left behind no wealth however solely books and letters. “They worked not for themselves, but for the unity and equality of society,” he added.
The RSS chief mentioned in 1934, Ambedkar had participated in an RSS shakha in Karad, Maharashtra, and had remarked, “Despite our differences, I see the Sangh with a sense of belonging.”
Bhagwat urged swayamsevaks to proceed their work with dedication. He mentioned the brand new workplace in Kanpur was constructed as per the organisation’s rising wants, however throughout Dr Hedgewar’s time, the RSS operated with none formal places of work.
“RSS is a way of life. Take this work forward. Do all that is possible in the direction of making India ‘Vishwa Guru’ (world leader),” he mentioned. Bhagwat mentioned world expertise reveals that the attainment of freedom can generally result in the lack of equality, and {that a} spirit of fraternity is important to keep up each.