NAGPUR, RSS Vijayadashmi Utsav: The Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh today completed 100 years of its journey. In the last 100 years it has been relentlessly and tirelessly engaged in national service.
On this occasion, RSS Sarsanghchalak Dr Mohan Bhagwat addressed the Swayamsewaks at Reshim Bagh, Nagpur.
Dr Mohan Bhagwat while addressing the swayamsewaks on RSS Vijayadashmi Utsav 2025 said that, there is no substitute for Swadeshi and Swavalamban. “In the economic sphere, one can say that our situation has been improving as per the prevailing indicators. The enthusiasm among ordinary citizens to make our nation a global leader is clearly visible in our industry, and especially among the younger generation. However, the flaws of the prevailing economic system, such as: the widening gap between rich and poor, the concentration of economic power, the strengthening of new mechanisms that enable easier exploitation by exploiters, degradation of the environment, and the rise of transactionalism and inhumanity instead of genuine interpersonal relationships, are globally exposed. We will need to reconsider our approach on some issues to ensure that these flaws and the tariff policy adopted by America, based solely on its self-interest, do not pose a challenge for us. The world operates through mutual interdependence. By becoming Aatmanirbhar (self-reliant) and being cognizant of global unity, we must ensure that this global interdependence does not become a compulsion for us, and we are able to act according to our own will. There is no substitute for Swadeshi and Swavalamban”, he said.
He said that disasters in the Himalayas should be considered as a warning bell for Bharat. “The harmful consequences of the materialist and consumerist development model adopted worldwide, based on a materialist and compartmentalized approach, are increasingly becoming evident everywhere. In Bharat too, due to the same model, irregular and unpredictable rainfall, landslides, drying up of glaciers, and other similar effects have intensified over the last 3-4 years. The entire water supply of Southwest Asia originates in the Himalayas. The occurrence of these disasters in the Himalayas should be considered as a warning bell for Bharat and other countries of South Asia”, he said.
Dr Mohan Bhagwat on the prevailing situation in our neighbouring countries said, “Peace, stability, prosperity, and ensuring comfort and wellbeing in our neighbouring countries is necessary. “In recent years, there has been considerable turmoil in our neighbouring countries. The regime change in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and more recently Nepal due to violent outburst of public anger is a concern for us. The forces wanting to create such disturbances in Bharat are active inside as well as outside our country. The natural and immediate causes for discontent are the disconnect between the government and the society and the lack of able and people-oriented administrators. However, violent outbursts do not have the power to bring about the desirable change. The society can achieve such transformation only through democratic means. Otherwise, in such violent circumstances, there is a possibility that dominant powers of the world try to find opportunities to play their own games. These neighbouring countries are linked with Bharat on the basis of both culture and long-standing ties between citizens. In one way, they are part of our own family. Peace, stability, prosperity, and ensuring comfort and wellbeing in these countries is necessity arising out of our natural affinity with these countries, going beyond the consideration for protection of our interests”, he said.
“Across the globe, scientific progress, the ability of technology to make many aspects of human life more convenient, and greater interconnectedness between countries due to communication and global trade present a positive picture. However, there is a considerable difference between the pace of scientific and technological progress and the pace at which humans adapt to these. Due to this, ordinary people may end up facing numerous problems. Similarly, we are also witnessing other problems, such as the ongoing wars and conflicts (both large and small) across the globe, the fury of nature due to environmental damage, weakening of social and family bonds, and growing misconduct and hostility towards others in everyday life. Efforts have been made to address all these problems, but they have failed in stopping their progression or providing a comprehensive solution. All countries are facing a threat from perverted and hostile forces that believe that the complete destruction of all bonds that unite, such as culture, faith, tradition and the like, is necessary for resolving these problems. These forces will aggravate the social ills, conflict and violence affecting humanity. In Bharat too, we are experiencing all these circumstances in various ways. The world is eagerly awaiting solutions that are based on Bharatiya philosophy”, he said.
“What strengthens our hope and reassures us is the consistent rise of the nationalist spirit and belief and confidence in cultural belonging across the country, especially in the younger generation. In addition to Swayamsevaks, various religious and social institutions, as well as individuals, are coming forward to selflessly serve underprivileged sections of society. Consequently, the society’s self-reliance, ability to solve problems encountered, and capacity to fulfil the deficiencies have improved. Swayamsevaks are observing an increased desire in society to engage directly in Sangh activities and social work. Among intellectuals, there is a growing reflection on exploring models of development and public administration that are based on our country’s worldview, nature, and needs, instead of following prevailing global models”, he further said.
