RSS Chief Vows Bharat Will Shine in 15 Years

HYDERABAD: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday stressed that societal systems change through individual transformation, urging people frustrated with existing structures to first train society to evolve. He said the Sangh’s core mission, Vyakti Nirmaan (building individuals) within an organised framework, aims to establish a Hindu Rashtra.

Delivering a special lecture, ‘100 Years of Sangha Journey - New Horizons’ to select invitees from Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and parts of Karnataka, Bhagwat predicted Bharat would emerge as a beacon for all nations within 15 years. He called for widespread participation in the nation-building mission.

Bhagwat noted that intensified Sangh activities over the past two decades had sparked misconceptions and propaganda, despite the organisation’s century-long consistency. For those neutral or opposed, he recommended engaging in the RSS’s centenary call to action Panch Parivartan (five transformations) covering social harmony (Samajik Samrasta), family values (Kutumb Prabodhan), environmental protection (Paryavaran), civic duty (Nagrik Kartavya), and self-reliance/indigenous conduct (Swadeshi).

Clarifying the Sangh’s nature, Bhagwat dismissed notions of it being a para-military force, despite patha sanchalan drills, or a music school, though songs feature in shakha activities. Instead, he said, it builds individuals and the nation through organisational strength (Sanghatan Shakti).

He asserted that Hindu society had never strayed from core dharmic principles under changing kings or British rule, explaining the evolution of the Rashtra concept and why India was inherently a Hindu Rashtra.

On government neglect of dilapidated temples, Bhagwat said responsibility lay with the VHP and sants. Temples, he noted, historically served as education centres, economic hubs, samskar kendras and devotion sites. He called for their revival as samskar kendras to instil societal ideals. Noting state governments’ involvement in temple administration, he said efforts were underway to grant independence at various levels, with changes expected in three years.

Bhagwat defended reservations for neglected sections until they achieve parity, citing Maharashtra’s new Dalit Chamber of Commerce, whose members aim to contribute back after benefiting.

Stressing the need for a new smriti recollected ancient knowledge adapted to contemporary needs every 300 years he urged sants to craft one uniting Hindu society.

On women’s roles, he highlighted their rising leadership and pointed to the Rashtriya Sevika Samithi’s work for women’s welfare.

Addressing demographic concerns and Hindu population attrition, Bhagwat advocated Hindu awareness, halting conversions, expanding Ghar Wapsi, and supporting the government’s “detect, delete and deport” policy for infiltrators.