Nagpur, 02 Oct (HS):

The desired changes in society can be brought about through democratic principles and by inculcating social values, rather than by promoting and following violence. We all have the responsibility to unite and follow social equality, social values, and national spirit, said Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh

Sarsanghchalak Dr Mohan Bhagwat. Bhagwat was speaking during the Vijayadashami

and Shatrapujan programme on Thursday at Reshimbag Ground in Nagpur. Former

President of India Ram Nath Kovind was the chief guest.

Some forces from outside and inside Bharat are

instigating violence, religious rivalries and insulting the national and

historical heroes. The pre-planned efforts to destabilise the social system and

the nation should be controlled. This can be done by bringing about the

positive changes in ourselves and the society, Dr Bhagwat said. The government cannot change the situation.

Violence in the

neighbouring states like Bangladesh, Shri Lanka, Nepal against the existing

government is an issue of concern. Similar forces are also active in Bharat.

Controlling them is the responsibility of all of us. With the social unity, Bharat can demonstrate to the world the way to develop and protect the culture and

traditions based on values, he said. This can be achieved by reducing

dependency on others, adopting to ‘swadeshi’ and following the Bharatiya value

system of unity and equality. The culture, traditions and value system were developed

in this country since the ancient period, and is called the Hindu culture.

Recalling the

contribution of Mahatma Gandhi as leader of the freedom struggle and his vision

for the future Bharat, Lal Bahadur Shastri for the welfare of the farmers, and Dr

Babasaheb Ambedkar who fought for equality, and many others for the development of

the Bharatiya society and the nation. Despite several aggressions and active

divisive forces, the Indian society remained united, which is the major strength

of the Indian society, Dr Bhagwat said.

RSS has been trading

on the same values, which is demonstrated in the Sangh Shakha even today.

Hundreds of

Swayamsevaks with the Ghosh Pathak performed the march to demonstrate their

unity and discipline.

Lt Gen (Retd)

Par Pratap Kalita, Sanjeev Bajaj of Bajaj Group of Industries, K V Karthik of

Deccan Industries were the guests of honour.

Dalai Lama: A

message from spiritual leader Dalai Lama, congratulating RSS for completing 100

years of dedicated and committed services for the people, particularly those in

remote and difficult areas, was read out.

Guests from

various countries, including the USA, South Africa, Thailand, Indonesia, Bali, and

journalists representing the Washington Post and Wall Street Journal, were

present.

Deepak Tamshettiwar,

Prant Sanghchalak made introductory remarks and informed about the activities

of RSS. He also proposed a vote of thanks.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Ajay Vasant Mardikar