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RSS calls for Hindu unity, endorses the spirit of 'batengey toh katengey'

Hindu unity is crucial for everyone's good and "we should be cautious" against forces that seek to divide in the name of religion, caste and ideology, RSS general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale said on Saturday virtually endorsing the "batengey toh katengey (divided we fall)" remark by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. "If we discriminate/divide on the basis of language, state, upper and backward castes, then we will be decimated (Hum jaati, bhasha, prant agla-pitchda bhed se hum karengey toh hum katengey)," the leader of the BJP's ideological fountainhead told reporters on the second and concluding day of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's national meet here. He was asked about the 'batengey toh katengey' slogan first made by Adityanath and subsequently flagged by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his rally in Thane, Maharashtra on October 5. Hosabale stressed that while the statement itself is not the focus, the spirit behind it is significant. "The issue is of Hindu

RSS not rats' but Hindu lions', BJP hits back at Jharkhand CM Soren

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday asserted that the RSS is not rats' as stated by Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren but Hindu lions', and accused him of patronising Bangladeshi infiltrators for political gains. Soren, also the executive president of the ruling JMM, on Wednesday compared the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh with "rats" and accused both the BJP and the RSS of attempting to undermine communal harmony in the state for the sake of garnering votes. "Hemant Soren compared RSS with rats. This is an insult to the 'Hindu lions' who are working to restore the glory of Sanatan dharma. Soren is working in the pattern of George Soros. For petty political gains, he (Soren) is patronising Bangladeshi infiltrators," Amar Kumar Bauri, Leader of the Opposition in Jharkhand Assembly, told PTI. The BJP has been accusing Soros, a Hungarian-born US billionaire, of targeting the Indian democratic system so that people hand-picked by him get to run the government. Taking a jibe a

ADGP's explanation to CMO on meeting with RSS leader draws flak in Kerala

The controversy surrounding IPS officer M R Ajith Kumar's alleged meeting with a senior RSS leader escalated on Saturday, with a section of the media reporting that the ADGP admitted to the Chief Minister's office that his visit was personal, drawing sharp reactions from the ruling party ally CPI and the opposition Congress. As per media reports, Kumar, a close confidant of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, offered an explanation to the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) that he had met with RSS General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale in Thrissur last May, but clarified that it was a "personal visit". However, a CMO source said they "lacked clear information" about the ADGP's explanation. The controversy took a turn a day after ruling CPI (M) had termed as a "lie and pure nonsense" the opposition Congress' charge that Ajith Kumar acted as a 'middleman' between the CM and the RSS to disrupt the iconic Thrissur Pooram festival to secure the Lok Sabha poll victory of the BJP candidate in ...

BJP won't win even 200 seats in LS polls as per RSS survey: Priyank Kharge

Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Saturday claimed the BJP, according to an internal survey of the RSS, will not win even 200 seats in the forthcoming Lok Sabha polls and won't cross even eight seats in the state. Accusing Union Home Minister Amit Shah of "lying", for his recent statement alleging delay on the part of the state government in submission of a proposal to the Centre seeking drought relief, he said Shah should have been the "Minister of misinformation". "RSS' internal survey says they (BJP) won't get even 200 seats. RSS is saying it. In the state, they won't cross even eight seats. How will they win, in fourteen to fifteen seats there is internal fighting (in BJP)," Kharge claimed. Speaking to reporters here, he said several senior BJP leaders are even speaking about the need to cleanse the party. "They (some BJP leaders) are saying that the BJP (in the state) is polluted because of one family. They are saying they want to reinstall the original BJP. Are we (Congres

Miss World contestants pay homage to RSS founder Hedgewar at his memorial

Six contestants of the Miss World 2024 beauty pageant along with Julia Morley, chairman and CEO of the Miss World Organization, visited the memorial of Dr K B Hedgewar at Reshimbagh here and paid tributes to the RSS founder, its functionary said. They visited the Dr Hedgewar Smruti Mandir on Thursday, where they also paid tributes to the second chief of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) M S Golwalkar. The Instagram account of Miss World posted the pictures of six Miss World contestants visiting Dr Hedgewar Smruti Mandir to pay respects to him and learn about the humanitarian activities of the RSS. The post said it was an "inspiring experience" for the contestants and a "nice exchange of ideas".

World faces same problems that have existed for thousands of years: Bhagwat

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday said despite the world's material progress, it continues to face the same problems that have existed for thousands of years. He said the solution to all problems lies in the ancient Indian concept of 'dharma' or 'spiritual oneness'. Bhagwat made these remarks at the inaugural session of the 8th International Conference and Gathering of Elders, organised by the International Centre for Cultural Studies (ICCS), a non-profit organisation dedicated to spiritual masters of ancient traditions and cultures. The conference will continue till February 1. Bhagwat pointed out that despite advancements in education and technology, wars still happen and there is a lack of peace both externally and internally. He highlighted the issues of ego, whether at an individual or community level, and the narrowness of mind. He also criticised those who claim to be above such tendencies but end up creating another group for themselves. According to Bhagwat, efforts have

RSS-backed National Democratic Teachers Front retains DUTA president post

The RSS-backed National Democratic Teachers Front candidate AK Bhagi on Thursday retained the post of Delhi University Teachers' Association (DUTA) president, defeating Democratic United Teachers' Alliance candidate Aditya Narayan Mishra. While Bhagi polled 4,182 votes, Mishra got 3,787 votes. A total of 8,187 out of 9,500 eligible voters exercised their franchise in the polling held on Wednesday. This time, around nine teachers' organisations of different ideologies came together to form the 'Democratic United Teachers' Alliance'. It includes the Democratic Teachers' Front, AAP-backed Academic for Action and Development Delhi Teachers' Association, Indian National Teachers Congress, Delhi Teachers' Initiative, Samajwadi Shikshak Manch, Common Teachers' Front, Independent Teachers' Front for Social Justice and 'Voice of DU Ad Hocs'. While the National Democratic Teachers Front had won the DUTA elections in 2021, the Democratic Teachers' Front had won the polls five times in a row ..

Every citizen should work towards enhancing integrity of India: RSS chief

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Thursday said instead of showing our strength to the enemies on the country's borders, we are fighting among ourselves. Every citizen of India should make efforts for enhancing the country's unity and integrity, he said, speaking at the valediction ceremony of the 'Sangh Shiksha Varg' (officers' training camp for RSS cadres) here. India did well among all countries during the global economic crisis and later the COVID-19 pandemic, he said, adding that India has got the G20 presidency this year and "this pride can be felt." There are several schisms related to religion and creed in our society, Bhagwat said. We are not showing our strength to the enemies sitting on the border, but we are fighting among ourselves. We are forgetting that we are one country, the Sangh chief said. Everyone should make efforts for (enhancing) India's unity and integrity. And if there are any shortcomings, we must all work on them, he added. Some

RSS meet to focus on social harmony, developing sense of self-reliance

A key annual meeting of the RSS leadership will begin here Sunday, with the deliberations focusing on how to create an atmosphere of social harmony, motivating people to perform their duties and making them self-reliant. The three-day meeting will also review the progress of the organisation's expansion plan for the centenary of its foundation in 2025, head of media relations of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Sunil Ambekar had said. He had said that the Akhil Bharatiya Pratinidhi Sabha will be attended by more than 1,400 office-bearers, including RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat and general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale. From the BJP, president J P Nadda and general secretary (organisation) B L Santhosh will attend the meeting, he said. A select number of office-bearers of 34 RSS-linked organisations, including Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP), will also attend it, he added. The Akhil Bharatiya Pratinidhi Sabha is the highest decision-making body of the RSS, the ideological fountainhead

Village development should be a social activity: RSS chief Bhagwat

Village development should be a social activity, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said on Sunday.

Make India a country of knowledgeable people: RSS chief Bhagwat on R-Day

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Thursday called upon Indians to make India a country of knowledgeable people. Speaking at a Republic Day function at Keshav Vidhaypeeth in Jamdoli near Jaipur, Bhagwat described the significance of the three colours in the national flag and said people should take a resolution to move ahead and try to fulfil it. "We unfurl the tricolour, the symbol of our sovereignty, with enthusiasm, joy and pride. Our destination lies in that flag only. We have to make India big in the world, he said. Talking about the colours in the national flag, he said the top band of saffron colour represents the nature of India, which is the symbol of eternal life. "The colour that comes with the rising sun, which is the symbol of continuous work, which inspires man to wake up and be active in his work, is the colour of saffron. It is the symbol of knowledge, sacrifice and hard work, he said. "It is our resolution that by breaking the chains of slavery, we will make our country a

Two arrested for hurling petrol bombs at house of RSS member in Madurai

Two persons were arrested for their involvement in hurling petrol bombs into the house of a Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) member in the Madurai district of Tamil Nadu on September 24, said police

RSS leader mocks Opposition over Yashwant Sinha's nomination for president

Senior RSS leader Indresh Kumar on Tuesday ridiculed opposition parties for picking Yashwant Sinha as their presidential candidate, saying he was with the BJP which emerged from the Jan Sangh

Court rejects Rahul Gandhi's plea seeking transfer of defamation case

A court in neighbouring Thane district has rejected Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's plea seeking transfer of a defamation suit filed against him by an RSS worker to another court. Principal District Judge A J Mantri rejected Gandhi's plea in December last year. However, the order was uploaded only on Tuesday. Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh activist Vivek Champanerkar, in a 2019 civil defamation case, sought a token compensation of Rs 1 from Gandhi, accusing him of defaming the RSS by linking it to the 2017 murder of journalist-activist Gauri Lankesh. The suit is pending before a Civil Judge, Senior Division. Gandhi's lawyer pleaded that the case should be transferred to Civil Judge, Junior Division because the compensation sought by the plaintiff was below Rs 5 lakh. The principal district judge noted in the order that Gandhi could raise the point of pecuniary jurisdiction before the the same judge who is hearing the suit. Champanerkar's lawyer, Aditya Mishra, had submitted that ...

Jahangirpuri: Bulldozers used on goons, criminal minds, says RSS leader

Those who provide protection to "goons" in the name of religion are "social criminals", alleged senior RSS leader Indresh Kumar

Senior Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh ideologue M G Vaidya passes away

Senior ideologue of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and its first spokesperson M.G. Vaidya passed away in a private hospital here on Saturday, according to official sources. He was 97.

People's faith in RSS increasing due to its social work: Mohan Bhagwat

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Saturday said people's faith in the Sangh is constantly increasing because of the social work being done by the organisation

Coronavirus Update: Major world developments and some good news for India

A lab experiment suggests cats can spread the new coronavirus to other cats without any of them ever having symptoms

From teacher's pet to 'bully' on campus: ABVP and its relationship with BJP

Despite being the BJP's older sibling, the ABVP's relationship with the Sangh's political progeny is peculiar

'Intolerant' people should change according to Indian culture: RSS leader

Hindu community is rapidly progressing in every field be it in business or in services sector