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The Annual Route March of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (South Chennai) was held on 13th October, 2019 at Mudichur, near Tambaram. This year the theme of the Route March is commemoration of the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, 100th anniversary of Jalianwala Bagh massacre, 75th year of Azad Hind Government formed by Netaji and 550th Birth anniversary of Guru Nanak.
About 1000 RSS cadres participated in the Route March. And 300 public also attended during the public programme that followed.
Shri R K Rajasekar, Founder President of Hindu Parayar Munnetra Kazhagam flagged off the Route March. In his address he said that there was no caste discrimination during the period of Rajaraja Chola. Caste atrocities and religious conversions began after the arrival of strangers. Hindus must overcome the power of foreign powers. Dr. S Saravanakumar, Managing Director of Dr. Kumar’s Specialty Hospital was the Guest of Honour. While speaking at the programme he said that ‘RSS is known for patriotism, discipline and regulation. RSS has been instrumental in our development and the contribution of RSS to the society is exemplary”.
Shri M Natesan, State President of Maruthuvar Samooga Nala Sangam, Mudithiruthuvor Thozhilaalar Sangam was the Chief Guest. He said RSS is for Seva. Vishwanatha Dass sacrificed his life for freedom. We all should involve in social work with RSS, he appealed.
Shri K Padmakumar, Zonal Leader of RSS (Seva unit) delivered the Key Note Address. During his speech he said that the world is keenly observing the activities of RSS. RSS is bringing change in society through its activities. Swami Vivekananda had said that the country can only improve only if it works at lower strata of society. RSS is working on the footsteps of Swami Vivekananda. Sangh is working to strengthen the country with a high goal of making this country a ‘Vishwaguru’ as envisaged by former Sarsanghachalak Shri Bala Saheb Deoras.
Marking 100th Birth anniversary of Shri. Dattopant Thengadi , former pracharak of RSS and Founder of Swadeshi Jagaran Manch, Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh and the Bharatiya Kisan Sangh, a book depicting his life history was also released during the programme.