Appreciating the work of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), former President of India Ram Nath Kovind said, the organisation survived for 100 years because of its committed work for the nation and the society without any discrimination relating to caste, creed, and religion.
Several misconceptions about RSS are being projected, which should be removed by observing its functioning and participating in its activities.
Kovind was speaking as the chief guest for the Vijayadashami function of RSS at Reshimbag in Nagpur on Thursday. Despite stressful situations relating to social changes in the name of modernisation, social and economic changes, RSS continued its work and included farmers to space scientists with equal respect, which is the essence of Indian culture. Because of its value system, RSS survived for 100 years and is progressing, even when many organisations have eloped and forgotten.
He recalled his association with former Sarsanghachalak Rajju Bhaiyya, work of Nanaji Deshmukh, Dattopant Thegdi, ex-PM Atal Behari Vajpayi, and other senior functionaries, and called it inspiring to work for the downtrodden.
With RSS, Rashtra Sevika Samiti has been working for the empowerment of women. Women have the responsibility to inculcate values among children, which the Samiti teaches. Keeping the disintegrating family institution intact is important. In the name of modernisation, nuclear families, addictions, and digitization have influenced society.
The youth are attracted towards RSS and are active through various forums to remove addictions to narcotics and to develop a national spirit.
Kovind expressed confidence that the contribution of RSS is important for realising the dream of a developed Bharat by 2047.
Earlier, RSS Sarsanghachalak Dr Mohan Bhagwat welcomed Kovind by offering a floral bouquet.
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