Mathura: In a disturbing incident on Saturday (October 19), the walls of a Hanuman temple in the Farah police station area, were found defaced with objectionable, anti-Hindu graffiti, triggering outrage among local devotees.
The incident took place just ahead of the scheduled visit of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Sarsanghchalak Dr. Mohan Bhagwat.
Notably, every Saturday, devotees gather at the temple to recite the Hanuman Chalisa. The incident sparked fury among the devotees. It occurred just 100 meters from the OL police outpost, raising questions about security lapses. Devotees, upon seeing the anti-Hindu graffiti got angered and demanded action.
The police somehow managed to calm the situation. They washed off the offensive words from the wall and stated that action would be taken. Upon receiving information, activists from the Kodand Pinak Sarang Sena protested at the site. The police reassured them, promising further action. Villagers have expressed suspicion against five individuals from a Muslim family and have submitted a complaint against them.
Notably, Sarsanghchalak Dr Mohan Bhagwat, is in Mathura for a 10-day visit. The visit, which comes at a crucial time for the organisation, will focus on special deliberations regarding the RSS’s centenary goals, to be achieved by Vijayadashami 2025, marking the centenary year.
As the RSS approaches its 100th year, discussions during this visit will revolve around strategic organisational objectives aimed at strengthening the Sangh’s influence and mission. The Akhil Bharatiya Prachar Pramukh of the RSS, Sunil Ambekar, in a statement highlighted the importance of this visit. “The meeting in Parkham village, near the temple town, will focus on the ‘organisational goals’ set for next year when the RSS completes 100 years since its foundation,” he said.
The 10-day schedule features several key events, including the two-day Akhil Bharatiya Karyakari Mandal meeting, which will take place on October 25 and 26 at Parkham village in Mathura. A major highlight of the visit will be Bhagwat’s review of ongoing developments at the Deendayal Gau Vigyan Anushandhan Evam Prashikshan Kendra in Mathura.
Kirti, the Sah Prant Prachar Pramukh for Braj Prant and the media in-charge for the Mathura meet, shared further details about the visit. “Bhagwat ji will remain in Mathura until October 28. The schedule spans eight to nine days, with various sessions commencing from Sunday. Office-bearers and teams from 46 Prants across the country are expected to arrive by October 22,” Kirti said.
He further elaborated, “On October 23 and 24, there will be training sessions, followed by the two-day Akhil Bharatiya Karyakari Mandal meet on October 25 and 26. This annual meet, typically held before Diwali, will discuss key issues raised by RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat during his recent Vijaya Dashmi (Dussehra) address.”
This annual gathering brings together Prant and Sah Sanghchalaks, Karyawahs, and Pracharaks from across the country. Top leaders, including Sar Karyawah Dattatrya Hosballe, as well as all Sah Sarkaryawahs and heads of various national-level segments, will attend.
The primary focus of the two-day meet will be to outline strategies and their implementation in response to the challenges and national issues raised by Bhagwat during his Dussehra address. Moreover, the gathering will evaluate the progress made in executing the plans set out during the Akhil Bharatiya Pratinidhi Sabha meet held in March 2024.
