RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat today delivered his annual Vijayadashmi Speech in Nagpur. Nobel laureate Kailash Satyarthi attended the even as the chief guest. Union minister Nitin Gadkari and other dignitaries were also present on this occasion.
Highlights of Mohan Bhagwat's speech:
# Organising Hindus is a mission leading to universal good and Bharat’s welfare. It's an appeal to all to be part of this divine task, in cooperation with Swayamsevaks, to carry forward Bharat’s chariot of destiny to put Bharatmata at the pedestal of Vishwaguru: Bhagwat
# An organised Hindu society is the bedrock of unity, integrity&sustainable progress of the nation. The acceptance of eternal Hindutva ethos is the panacea for fundamentalism, selfishness, unrestrained consumerism arising out of hardcore materialism&insensitivity: Bhagwat
# Since its inception, RSS has refrained from politics. But Swayamsevaks across the country, should fulfil their duty as citizens and stand in favour of putting their strength behind the overall national good. This is an essential task in the national interest: Bhagwat
# The characteristic of democratic politics is such that no one can be considered as completely right or wrong. In such a situation, non-voting or using the provision of None of the Above (NOTA) goes in favour of the one who is most ineffective: Bhagwat
# If we have to get the verdict which will not lead to repentance then the voters will have to rise above self, parochial feelings, petty egos of caste, language and provincial affiliations, keeping in mind that the national interest is supreme: Bhagwat
# The construction of Ram temple is necessary from the self-esteem point of view; it will also pave the way for an atmosphere of goodwill and oneness in the country
# In the context of honouring the ‘Swa’ of the nation, Sangh has been associated with the sentiments of Bharatiyas, in the efforts of constructing a magnificent Ram temple at the birthplace of Sri Ram, the personification of the life energy of the nation
# Bharat’s progress will have to be achieved by rejuvenating all precincts of national life, being rooted in its eternal ethos. We can only move ahead on the basis of our "Swa": Bhagwat
# The premise of the tradition that has been accepted by society and continuously followed for years together was not taken into consideration. The version of heads of religious denominations and faith of crores of devotees was not taken into account (in Sabarimala Case): Bhagwat
# Nowhere in the world, healthy and peaceful social life has ever thrived and can thrive, merely based on the laws and fear of punishment: Bhagwat
# The solutions to the problems lie in creating an affectionate and family atmosphere & social harmony. In this perspective, the entire society, including luminaries & leading intellectuals, need to take up the duty in this direction: Bhagwat
# Through the manufacturing of vicious atmosphere that weakens the social cohesion-essentially the bedrock of internal security of a nation–a world of psychological warfare is being carved out. This is called as ‘Mantrayuddh’ in our traditional Rajneeti Shastras
# To establish an anti national leadership with blind followers solely committed to them is the Neo-Left doctrine of these Urban Naxals. Their cohorts already established in SM and MSM, intellectual circles&other institutions are associated with such activities: Bhagwat
# A horrific, merciless campaign began long time ago in the shape of Babur's invasion. He spared neither Muslims nor the Hindus of the country and under his campaign the society of India was flattened: Bhagwat
# The country cannot be assured about its security without the total self-reliance in the field of defence production even while continuing with the multilateral exchanges wherever necessary. The pace of national efforts in this direction has to be accelerated: Bhagwat
# It is essential to be more attentive in enhancing the basic amenities of armed and security forces and their families. There have been some laudable efforts in this regard by the government: Bhagwat
# Efforts are being initiated and accelerated to enhance the morale of our armed&security forces, making them well-equipped& to provide them with latest technologies. This is one of the reasons that the prestige of Bharat is rising in the world: Bhagwat
# The remembrance of martyrdom, sacrifice&dedication of hundreds of our unarmed countrymen, who became victims of Dyer’s bullets, hundred years ago while opposing the unjust Rowlett act & demanding freedom in the Jaliawala Bagh, invokes the same moral force in us: Bhagwat
# This year is the 550th Prakash Parv of Shri Guru Nanak Dev ji. It is Shri Guru Nanak Deo ji's legacy that gave the country a magnificent and majestic tradition of 10 gurus who removed our state of penury and inferiority
# We should become so powerful that no one even thinks of fighting us: Bhagwat
# Nothing has changed on the borders despite change in government in Pakistan: Bhagwat
