Vijayadashami Utsav: RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat Says India’s Diversity Must Be Accepted, Protected
Bhagwat said the RSS’s 100-year campaign aims to strengthen national identity while protecting all forms of diversity, as centenary programmes concluded.
- On Tuesday, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat delivered his annual Vijayadashami address in Nagpur, emphasizing that India is a land of diversity with a traditional character of accepting and protecting these differences.
- Marking the 101st year of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, Bhagwat stated the RSS has spent 100 years working to awaken national identity, aiming to organize the country and make it strong and self-reliant.
- Recognizing historical figures, Bhagwat honored Sant Ravidas, who promoted social harmony during oppressive times, alongside Swami Shraddhanand and Swami Laxmanananda Saraswati Maharaj, who sacrificed their lives defending their faith.
- Bhagwat stressed that a higher, overarching emotional unity in India exists above natural sentiments toward specific languages or sects, urging mutual cooperation for collective well-being.
- Earlier on Monday, Bhagwat offered prayers at the Sri Sri Sarvajanik Durga Puja pandal in Dhantoli, Nagpur, where he spoke about seeking blessings from the Divine Mother on Maha Ashtami.
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Vijayadashami Utsav: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat says India’s diversity must be accepted, protected
Mohan Bhagwat highlighted the necessity of acknowledging India's rich diversity during the RSSs Vijayadashami Utsav. He stated that respect for diversity is rooted in India's philosophical traditions, integral to the country's character. Bhagwat linked the RSSs centenary efforts to the awakening of national identity as reflected in the Constitutions Preamble. He mentioned the contributions of historical figures such as Swami Shraddhanand and Mah…
India a land of diversity, our traditional character has been to protect this diversity: Mohan Bhagwat
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Maharashtra: RSS Holds Vijayadashami Celebrations in Nagpur as Centenary Year Concludes
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The RSS was founded in Nagpur by its first Sarsanghchalak, Keshav Hedgewar, on the occasion of Vijayadashami in 1925. The organisation has marked the festival every year since its establishment. India News | Maharashtra: RSS Holds Vijayadashami Celebrations in Nagpur as Centenary Year Concludes.
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