Reports: Serving Vanvasis is the national duty?Mohan Bhagwat

Stressing on emotional integration of Vanvasis, RSS Sarsangha-halak Shri Mohan Bhagwat appealed to the countrymen to go to the Vanvasis taking it as their national duty. He was speaking at the Vanvasi Raksha Parivar Kumbha organised by Shri Hari Satsangh Samiti in Delhi on December 21. He said if the Vanvasis had believed that the entire nation was with them they would not have alienated from the society. “Vanvasis have truly protected the Indian culture and helping them in all respect is the responsibility of the entire society,” Shri Bhagwat added.

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Swami Satyamitrananda Giri said one can see the image of Sri Ram among Vanvasis, but we never tried to see that image. “Fact is that Christian Missionary could succeed in their game plans only because of our negligence. Now bringing back all those who have left is the responsibility of all,” he said adding that Vanvasis too have sacrificed their lives for the nation.
VHP patron Shri Ashok Singhal said 9 crore Vanvasis and 18 crore deprived people in the country are being targeted by Christian Missionaries for conversion. But this conspiracy has to be foiled at any cost as it is weakening our nation.
The work of Vanvasi Raksha Parivar is going on in Delhi for the last 7 years and about 25,000 families are associated with it. The target is to bring at least one lakh families under this fold.
Earlier on December 20, while speaking at ‘Virat Hindu Sammelan’ in Kolkata Shri Mohan Bhagwat stressed upon the unity of Hindus. Expressing support for the Anti-Conversion Bill to be proposed by the Central Govern-ment Shri Bhagwat asked Opposition parties to facilitate bringing law in the Parliament, if they do not like conversion. VHP president Dr Pravin Togadia said Hindus have taken vow to stop all subversive activities of any party including TMC and Hindus will save the Motherland.

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Know the North-East in proper way—Bhaiyaji Joshi?

Recognising his persistent efforts in the field of education in Arunachal Pradesh Dr Joram Begi was felicitated with this year’s Karmayogi Award in Delhi on December 19. Dr Begi recently retired as Director of Higher & Technical Education in Government of Arunachal Pradesh. The award, which comprises of Rs one lakh cheque and citation, was presented by RSS Sarkaryavah Shri Bhaiyaji Joshi. Union HRD Minister Smt Smriti Irani was also present on the occasion. Shri Anil Mittal, president of My Home India presided over the function. Shri Bhaiyaji Joshi lauded the efforts of My Home India in creating awareness and advocating the cause of North-East India people.

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He also lauded the will and strength of Arunachal people in keeping both the internal and external anti-national forces at bay. He stressed the need to know more about the natural, social and ethical capital of the region. He also lauded the efforts of Sewa Bharati, in working towards reforming education sector and peace building in the region.
Smt Smriti Irani apprised of the efforts of her Ministry for North-East students. She said the scholarship programme for North East students and the Ishan programme launched with due efforts of premier institutes of the country to organise workshops for students from North East students.
Shri Sunil Deodhar, founder of My Home India said the organisation has been working on diverse issues centered to the North-East India, including advocating relevant issues, educating and rehabilitating North-East residents, spreading awareness and strengthening the bond of oneness. He introduced Karmayogi awardee, Dr. Joram Begi as someone who worked for decades, in the field of education in Arunachal Pradesh and has taught almost every parliamentarian from the State.