Nagpur, 02 Oct

(HS): 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 Thengdi, 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

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 has 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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Hindusthan Samachar / Ajay Vasant Mardikar