NAGPUR: The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) celebrated Vijayadashami Utsav in Nagpur on October 20, 2026, marking the culmination of its centenary celebrations. RSS Sarsanghchalak Dr Mohan Bhagwat addressed the gathering on the occasion.
Highlighting the outreach programmes undertaken during the Sangh’s centenary year, Dr Mohan Bhagwat said, “Programs were undertaken on the occasion of Sangh’s centenary to expand Shakhas and the outreach of Swayamsevaks. At the same time, programs were planned and implemented to create widespread awareness about Bharat, Hindu and Sangh, both within the country and across the world. The report of the programs received so far is as follows: Sampark Abhiyan – (Door to Door Campaign) 10,19,88,511 houses were contacted in 4,61,527 Villages and 41,076 Bastis (Urban areas). Prabhudha Nagarik Goshthi – were conducted in 1,117 Districts wherein 4,26,497 prominent personalities were present. Sadbhavana Baithak – was held in 5,036 Khand(Taluk). Hindu Sammelan were held in 34,187 Mandals. Yuva Sammelan – 39,25,225 Youth participated”
Speaking about the Sangh’s international outreach and efforts to present Bharat’s culture and perspective to audiences abroad, Dr Mohan Bhagwat said, “Some Sangh Karyakartas also undertook visits to the so-called developed countries of the West, with the objective of providing their societies with correct information about Bharat, Hindutva, and Sangh. There too, the true and authentic understanding of our Sanatan, all-embracing and benevolent Bharatiya culture; the inclusive and all-encompassing nature of Hindu society; and the objectives and work of the Sangh was placed before the people. A sense of curiosity about Bharat is awakening across the world. Despite being materially prosperous, these countries are beset with concerns because of an incomplete worldview based on materialism, individualism, and unrestrained consumption. They have no answers to questions such as how to manage diversity, how to harmonize development with the environment, how to behave with a sense of belonging with those who are not like them, and how to prevent the erosion of family life and the values imparted to the new generations. That is why the world today is witnessing geopolitical tensions, economic uncertainty, environmental crises, and destruction arising from struggle for dominance. They are aware that Bharat has answers to all these problems. Therefore, the views expressed by our Karyakartas were listened to with keen interest there, and discussions have also ensued thereafter. Our Karyakartas are engaged in formulating plans to ensure that all forms of dialogue initiated on the occasion of the centenary, both within the country and across the world, continue steadily and uninterruptedly in the future as well”.
Emphasising the importance of continuing the five initiatives of Panch Parivartan as a way of life, Dr Mohan Bhagwat said, “All five initiatives (Panch Parivartan) —namely, Samajik Samarasata (Social Harmony), Kutumba Prabodhan, Prayavaran (Environment), Swa-Bodh and Swadeshi, and Nagarik Anushasan (Civic Discipline)—have been welcomed by all sections and strata of the society. Their need has also been felt in other countries of the world. These are not merely programs to be undertaken for a year; rather, they represent a way of life and conduct aimed at bringing about a transformation in our behaviour. These efforts, which transform actions into habits and habits into character, must be pursued continuously in all dimensions of life; only then will meaningful change come about. In our society, habits of a Dharmik way of life that holds the world together have traditionally been passed on from one generation to the next through the transmission of Sanskars”.
