Sangh rose from neglect, ridicule to curiosity and acceptance: Dattatreya Hosabale

He said India with its ancient and experiential wisdom could provide a solution to the problems of the world, ranging from climate change to violent conflict. “This gigantic but inevitable task is possible when every child of Bharat Mata understands this role and contributes to building a domestic model that inspires others to emulate… Let us join this resolve to present a role model before the world of a harmonious and organised Bharat, taking the entire society together under the leadership of righteous people (‘sajjan shakti’).”

Recalling the journey of the RSS since its inception in Nagpur on Vijayadashami in 1925, Hosabale said, “In the last 100 years, the Sangh, as a movement of national reconstruction, has travelled from neglect and ridicule to curiosity and acceptance.”

Addressing “curiosity” as to how the Sangh sees the landmark, he said, “It has been crystal clear for the Sangh since its inception that such occasions are not meant for celebration but provide us with an opportunity to introspect and rededicate to the cause.”

Hosabale said it was time to acknowledge the contributions of the “stalwart saintly figures” who guided the movement, and the swayamsevaks (volunteers) and their families who “selflessly” joined the journey. “There cannot be a better occasion than the birth anniversary of Sangh founder Dr Keshav Baliram Hedgewar, which happens to be Varsh Pratipada — the first day of the Hindu calendar — to revisit the (organisation’s) journey of hundred years and to resolve for the future a harmonious and united Bharat for world peace and prosperity,” he said, referring to the Sangh founder.

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