Hojai, Assam: It was not just a closing ceremony. It was a statement of purpose. The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), Assam Kshetra, on May 31 concluded its 20-day Karyakarta Vikas Varg (Pratham, Samanya) at Geetashram in Hojai — in what turned out to be an inspiring and disciplined valedictory gathering that drew thousands of swayamsevaks, well-wishers and distinguished citizens from across Assam.
A total of 102 trainees from various states of Northeast Bharat participated in the training camp. The disciplined physical demonstrations by the trained swayamsevaks visibly impressed the large audience gathered for the occasion, said Dr. Sunil Mohanty, Kshetra Prachar Pramukh, Assam Kshetra.
Hindutva is the path of global welfare
The event was graced by Shankar Das Kalita, Assam Kshetra Bauddhik Pramukh, who delivered the keynote address with characteristic clarity and conviction. Kalita said the RSS has been engaged in the work of organising Hindu society and nation-building for over a hundred years — and that work, he stressed, is far from over.
He pointed to the colonial distortion of Indian history, culture and traditions as a root cause of the younger generation’s growing disconnect from their own cultural identity. Western materialism, excessive individualism and rampant consumerism, he said, have steadily chipped away at India’s traditional family and social structures.
“Hindutva is the path to global welfare and social harmony,” he said.
Warning against manufactured conflict
Bauddhik Pramukh Kalita reserved some of his sharpest words for what he described as organised efforts to fracture Bharatiya society.
He warned against what he called the Reductionist Approach — an ideological tendency to divide society along lines of caste, language, region and narrow identities. Such divisions, he said, weaken the social fabric from within. “Bharat is the youngest nation in the world and attempts are being made by external forces to influence our youth”, Kalita said.
He also took aim at ideologies promoted under the banner of Scientific Socialism and tendencies linked to Urban Naxalism — accusing them of engineering artificial conflicts and a culture of discord within Indian society. “Society must remain vigilant against divisive forces,” he said firmly.
Turning to the situation closer home, Kalita offered a sharp observation about Assam. He pointed out that while globalization is being loudly advocated on one hand, deliberate attempts are simultaneously being made to carve Assam up — pitting Upper Assam against Lower Assam, Barak against Brahmaputra, Assamese speakers against Bengali speakers, Hindi speakers against non-Hindi speakers. It is a manufactured conflict, he suggested. And it must be resisted.
He called on people to see Assam’s rich diversity not as a battleground but as a foundation for harmony and cultural enrichment. He also cautioned that language and script — sensitive issues in the Northeast — must not be allowed to become tools of social division.
Voice from Meghalaya
Adding a distinctive voice to the occasion was Habapan Syn Syiem, Deputy Raja of the traditional Khasi State of Hima Khyrim in the East Khasi Hills of Meghalaya.
Syiem delved into the core philosophy of Seng Khasi — the indigenous faith tradition of the Khasi people. He expressed confidence that the ancient values of indigenous faith hold the key to establishing lasting peace in society and the nation. It was a reminder that the RSS’s outreach in the Northeast goes well beyond the Assamese heartland.
The 20-day camp was conducted under the guidance of PVSL N Murti as Varg Sarvadhikari and Shri Dineshwar Singh as Varg Karyavah. Dr Umesh Chakravarty, Sanghachalak of Assam Kshetra, was also present.
102 trainees. 20 days. One mission — building disciplined, ideologically grounded karyakartas for the Northeast and Bharat. The programme concluded with a collective pledge of patriotism and a renewed dedication to lead Bharat to the pinnacle of national glory and prosperity.
