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Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) today said it would not discuss promoting BJP prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi in the coming General Elections at the three-day sitting of Akhil Bharatiya Pratinidhi Sabha, which commenced here today.
Talking to reporters before the inauguration of the closed door event in which 1,385 top RSS functionaries are taking part, RSS Saha Sarakaryavachak (Joint General Secretary) Dattatreya Hosabale, however, said the BJP was free to adopt the policies of the pro-Hindu organisation in its election manifesto.
"We will not be discussing promoting Modi or anything about the future plans to be chalked out by the BJP as it is an independent organisation. But the party has sent some representatives to the conference. If the BJP ask us for advise on what the party's policy should be in view of the elections we are open for giving advise. We can help them take right decisions," he said.
He said the RSS was proud of Modi's 'Swayamsevak' background and described him as a strong leader. "The country wants a change and Modi can bring that change. He has proved his worth in Gujarat," he said.
Hosabale said Ram Mandir is not on the agenda for this meeting but it is an issue for RSS among other crucial problems facing the country. "This time we do not have any such (Ram Mandir) proposal for discussions in the meeting because there is no government to implement it," he said.
The RSS meeting would discuss issues of price rise, security and the country's pride, Hosabale said. It would also discuss the issue of minority politics.
He said RSS had drafted guidelines for what should be the ideal economic policy that be pursued in the country, the development model most ideal for India and steps needed to tackle problems like price rise. "If BJP wants it can add these policies in their election manifesto," he said.
Hosabale said people were wise enough to choose their next government and it will depend on how good they can deliver and to what extent they can ensure good governance.
'"What people expect is good governance and the government meet their aspirations. We will discuss what peoples' needs are and support their feelings," he said.
To a question, the RSS leader expressed reservations over Aam Admi Party providing effective administration saying that in the short period the fledgling party had demonstrated its mettle.
"We have seen how AAP governed (for a brief period in Delhi). For any political party, steadfast focus of welfare of the people will be important. Experience and intentions are important. It is important how they take care of the people's needs. People are wise enough to see who can govern and who cannot," he said.
