The 12-hour long meeting- with some breaks in between- held yesterday and the six-hours spent today by the top brass of the RSS, BJP, VHP and 11 other Sangh outfits discussed the state of the economy, internal and external security situation, agriculture scenario in the country, the status of women, youth, Dalits and tribals and the road ahead.
Former BJP chief Nitin Gadkari spoke on the core issues that the party has espoused since its inception- the Ram Janambhoomi movement and the current developments on the issue, special status to Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370, Uniform Civil Code, cow protection and preserving Ganga river.
"This meeting was not held for taking any decisions on the Prime Ministerial candidate. BJP had sought suggestions from the Sangh affiliate organisations about issues. They have got a lot of good inputs from the conclave for their election manifesto. The party will also take inputs from states where it is in power," RSS propaganda Chief Manmohan Vaidya told reporters after the conclave.
"Others gave their views on these issues and good discussions took place," Vaidya said.
This coordination meeting- which is held twice every year- assumes significance as it was held when elections are just a few months away.