Rohtak, Haryana: “The journey of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh began in the year 1925. This year, on Vijayadashami, the Sangh will complete its hundred years. Sangh is the world’s largest organisation. During the Partition, it was the Swayamsevaks who ensured the safe rescue of Hindus. After independence, the ruling party attempted to halt Sangh work by falsely accusing it in the Gandhi assassination case. At that time, Sangh did not have any prachar-prasar tools. Despite such a grave crisis, Sangh succeeded and its expansion rapidly,” said Uttar Kshetriya Karyakarini Sadasya Sitaram Vyas at the concluding ceremony of the Sangh Shiksha Varg, organised by Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, Haryana at Shiksha Bharti Senior Secondary School, Rohtak, from June 1–16.
Sitaram Vyas stated that during the 1975 Emergency, Sangh Swayamsevaks neither bowed down nor stopped against the Government’s repressive actions and people had realised it. Organisations like Vishwa Hindu Parishad, Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad, Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh, Seva Bharti, and Vidya Bharti have presented remarkable examples with their work in front of society. Movements like the Ekatmata Rath Yatra, Kashmir, Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Andolan, and the Vivekananda Sharddhsati inspired society with a strong sense of rashtrabhav.
“In its 100-year journey, Sangh has always prioritised national interest. When the government imposed a ban on Sangh in 1975, Swayamsevaks did not make it an issue, but instead worked for the protection of democracy. In today’s global world, the Sangh’s view on national security is clear: true strength lies in self-reliance. We must not depend on others for security. We must become so powerful that no one can defeat us. Peace can be established only through shakti (strength). Recently, we avenged the brutal Pahalgam incident through Operation Sindoor. The world has acknowledged our valour and bravery. Our army’s capabilities and various defence-related research efforts have astonished the world. A grand image of unity has emerged in society during this time, this must become permanent. This reflects an ideal democracy. In the current context, unity and rashtrabhav within society are the only solutions to internal and external crises,” he said.
He further added that a united society is built through samajik samarasata. We are all equal — this feeling must not just appear externally but must exist in our minds. Sangh’s work has grown with the participation of our matri-shakti. Women also collaborate with Sangh Swayamsevaks across various inspired organisations.
In its centenary year, Sangh has resolved to undertake Panch Parivartan — Social Harmony, Family Enlightenment, Environmental Protection, Swa, and Civic Duties. We believe that these five transformations will lead to social transformation, he said.
Chief Guest Ramkesh Jeevanpurwala, along with his son Neeraj, sang a patriotic song “Apna Bharat Desh Hi Beta Sabse Desh Mahaan Hai.” He said the nation is supreme, and nothing is greater than our country. We must not divide ourselves along caste lines but show our unity. To make our nation strong, we must fulfil our kartavya (duties) along with our adhikar (rights). Ramkesh Jeevanpurwala said that the 15-day varg has imparted both physical and intellectual learning through intense discipline, and this knowledge will be used by the Swayamsevaks to carry the Sangh’s thoughts into society. Rashtrabhakti and protection of sanskriti are the central goals of a Swayamsevak. Sangh teaches us how to live life; it teaches us discipline, unity, and harmony. We are all one; our blood is one, our nation is one.
Varg Karyavah Mahendra Singh provided details of the varg, stating that the 15-day training involved intense discipline. All shiksharthis were engaged in various programmes from 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Each day included 4 hours of physical training and 4 hours of bauddhik sessions. Every evening, a senior karyakarta of the Sangh delivered a bauddhik on a vital topic. All Swayamsevaks had bhojan together. On June 13, a sanchalan was conducted. Some new experiments were also undertaken in the varg related to samajik issues. For example, to promote paryavaran sanrakshan, no single-use plastic was used. Instead of detergent for washing utensils, sand and ash were used to conserve water. Emphasis was laid on using swadeshi products. A total of 219 shiksharthis attended the varg.
Notably, Sangh Shiksha Vargs began in 1927. A few years later, they came to be known as Adhikari Shiksha Varg. Subsequently, in 1950, these vargs became known as Sangh Shiksha Varg.
Since 2024, the structure of these vargs has been modified. Now:
• Prarambhik Varg – 3 days
• Prathamik Shiksha Varg – 7 days
• Sangh Shiksha Varg – 15 days
• Karyakarta Vikas Varg-1 (earlier Sangh Shiksha Varg- Dwitya) – 20 days
• Karyakarta Vikas Varg-2 (earlier Sangh Shiksha Varg- Tritya) – 25 days
There are two types of Sangh Shiksha Varg:
1. Samanya Varg for 18 to 40 years
2. Vishesh Varg for those above 41 years of age
The ceremony began with Dhwajarohan, followed by physical activities by the Swayamsevaks, such as Dand Yuddh, Surya Namaskar, Vyayam-Yog, and Yogasan.
The event was graced by the renowned Haryanvi folk artist Ramkesh Jeevanpurwala as Chief Guest. Prant Pracharak Dr. Surendra Pal, Zila Sanghchalak Devendra Kumar, Sarvadhikari Dr. Ramesh Dhariwal, Varg Karyawah Mahendra Singh, Varg Palak Rajesh Kumar, and other eminent personalities.
Nagar Sanghchalak Suresh Gupta, Prant Karyakarini Sadasya Subhash Ahuja, Dr. Markandeya Ahuja, SUPVA University Vice-Chancellor Amit Arya, Registrar Gunjan Malik, Principal of Gaur College Jaipal Sharma, Mahamandaleshwar Kalidas Maharaj, Mahamandaleshwar Swami Karnpuri, Swami Gulabpuri of Lakshmanpuri Dera, Sadhvi Maneshwari Devi of Sankatmochan, Seva Bharti Zila Adhyaksh Heeralal Yadav, and BJP Haryana Pradesh Sangathan Mantri Phanindra Sharma were also present at the ceremony.
