Compared to the last year, this year the number of Shakhas in the country has gone up to 57,233 at 36,693 places. Overall the work is going on at 59,136 places
Coimbatore: “Witnessing both positive and negatives happenings in the social life, we are moving forward in our mission of social awakening and arousal of the potent power to transform the society and nation. Everywhere we witness a favorable atmosphere and a massive acceptance of our work. Yet, elements inimical to the unity and integrity are trying to vitiate the atmosphere in political field and encourage regionalism in the states. There are other countries that are creating hurdles in way of India becoming a strong and vibrant global power. It is our belief that we can tide over this situation with firm commitment, and resolving all our internal social problems with a coordinated effort,” said RSS Sarkaryavah Shri Bhayyaji Joshi while presenting the annual report at the Akhil Bharatiya Pratinidhi Sabha organised on March 19.
He said as compared to the last year, this year the number of Shakhas in the country has gone up to 57,233 at 36,693 places. The work is going on at 59,136 places including shakhas, weekly Milans, and Sangh Mandlis taken altogether.
About the Sarsanghachalak’s tour he specifically mentioned Arun Chetna Sammelan and Indigenous Faith Leaders’ Meet in Itanagar, ‘Shankhnaad’ in Jammu, District congregation in Thirunelveli (Tamil Nadu), ‘Nagar Sanghik’ in Jamshedpur and ‘Sanghik’ of Professional youth in Bhagyanagar.
About the national scenario Shri Bhayyaji Joshi said attempts are being made to terrorise the Hindu society by resorting to violence. He said West Bengal, which remained victim of Left violence for years, was yearning for a better change following the ouster of the Leftists from the seat of power. But ever since the transformation of power, the attacks on Hindu society have increased in most serious manner. Be it an incident of Malda or just happened gory attacks on Hindus in Dhulagarh, they have caused a serious concern for the Hindus. The naked appeasement of the Muslims by those in power, and administration remaining mute spectator, reminds us of the past events. The role of public representatives belonging to the ruling party is also suspicious and doubtful. There is a need to look at all such happenings with seriousness.
The situation in Kerala is also worrisome. After the Left victory in Assembly, there has been sudden rise in attacks on activists associated with RSS-inspired organisations. These attacks have exposed their most barbaric and inhuman face. Children, women, elders, youth all have become victims of these brutal attacks. Besides killing of individuals, destruction of crops, industries, houses were also carried out indicating the hateful, intolerant mindset. It is expected that the governments in both these states would take initiate to ensure just behaviour and create an atmosphere of peace and harmony.
The Sarkaryavah further said by conducting the surgical strike the Government of Bharat has used its strategic expertise to the highest possible level so that the Bharatiya soldiers returned successfully after completely destroying terrorist hideouts inside the Pakistan occupied territory of Jammu and Kashmir. About demonetisation he said the decision was a very bold move. The Sarkaryavah also applauded the ISRO Scientists for creating a world record in space by launching 104 satellites in one go on February 15, 2017.
Some Special Programmes
Professional College students’ camp in Kerala: With a view to increase contacts with college students, Kerala Prant held a camp in Ernakulam on December 24-25, 2016 in which 951 students from 156 professional colleges and 181 student-activists participated. They included 744 from engineering, 20 from medical, 54 from law, 101 from finance management and 32 were from the teachers’ training colleges. 365 students were freshers. As follow up efforts, weekly Milans were started at 318 campuses including 50 professional training campuses. 143 students have completed their Prathmik Shiksha Varg.
Starting shakhas in villages along highways: Special efforts have been taken to start ‘Sangh Shakha’ in villages located along the national and State high ways in South Tamil Nadu. There are 776 roads in the State. In the ‘Gram Shakti Sangamam’ held in October 1,798 persons from 446 villages on 206 roads participated. In January 2017 meetings were attended by 2,998 persons from 933 villages of 270 roads. It is being planned to launch ‘Bal Samskar Kendras’ in all such villages by the month of May.
Work in urban slums of Andhra Pradesh: A special action plan was prepared to start shakhas in all the slums in the State. There are 857 slums in 59 urban centres. It was decided to observe ‘Shakha Week’ between January 1 and 7. Shakhas were held in 555 slums for a week taking the number of shakhas to 662. As a result of follow up 432 shakhas and 121 milans could be started. This amounted to increase of 112 shakhas. Thus, at present out of the 851 slums, 602 have shakha activity. About 900 karyakartas conducted survey of 400 hostels run for SC and ST students.
Samajik Sadbhav Karyakarta Sammelan in Gujarat and Mahakoshal: A 15-member committee was constituted in each town and tehsil of Gujarat with five karyakartas of ‘Jagarana’ category and 10 from social leadership. A conference of all these members was held at two places. The total attendance was 1,331 karyakartas from 176 tehsils. Samajik Sadbhav meetings would be organised throughout the State in a phased manner in future. In Mahakoshal, 40 seminars were held in 88-circles. Samarasata Sammelans were organised in January 2017 at various places in which 135,700 men and over 55,000 women from 4,157 villages of 180 blocks were present at these conferences.
Makara Sankraman Karyakram in Dakshin Banga: During the tour of Sarsanghchalakji to Kolkata Mahanagar, congregation of swayasmsevaks was organised on Makar Sankraman Day. The programme was attended by 1,848 swayamsevaks from 314 centres of the Kolkata Mahanagar. Around 2,000 elites were also present.
Special efforts in Gwalior Mahanagar: It was resolved to start shakhas in all the 56 slums in Gwalior Mahanagar. Accordingly, on December 15, 2016, a plan was made to hold shakhas according to each slum and at least one ‘adhikari’ would be present in each shakha. That day 54 slums held their shakhas where the cumulative attendance was 928. Mananiya Sarkaryavahji’s guidance was available in this programme. As a result, regular shakhas were started in 54 slums.
