VSK TN
New Delhi
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh is of the opinion that the
country should not open its doors to FDI in the retail sector.
country should not open its doors to FDI in the retail sector.
As a follow up to the Vijayadashmi address by RSS
Sarsanghchalak, Dr.Mohan Bhagwat, a discussion was organised at Delhi with some
of the intellectuals and opinion makers. During the Q&A session, Dr.
Bhagwat gave the RSS perspective on a number of key issues. This sort of
program after the Vijayadashmi address has been organised for the 2nd
year in succession at Delhi. He stated that it has always been Sangh’s view
that we should be open to get critical knowledge and technologies from other countries, albeit on
our terms.
Sarsanghchalak, Dr.Mohan Bhagwat, a discussion was organised at Delhi with some
of the intellectuals and opinion makers. During the Q&A session, Dr.
Bhagwat gave the RSS perspective on a number of key issues. This sort of
program after the Vijayadashmi address has been organised for the 2nd
year in succession at Delhi. He stated that it has always been Sangh’s view
that we should be open to get critical knowledge and technologies from other countries, albeit on
our terms.
Dr.Bhagwat asked ” Why do we need to give foreign
companies permission to sell soap, oil and vegetables at the cost of destroying
our retailers. ” He said that Sangh’s has always emphasised on Swadeshi to
strengthen our independence and promote Ahimsa. He mentioned that the true
Independence of a human being is in being self-reliant. To have a proper
control on human needs, it is important to develop a nature of
“Ahimsa”. Dr.Bhagwat also added that the country needed a balanced
and wise economic policy. The policies must empower the common citizen to have
the basic capability to provide for food, clothing, housing, health , and the
ability to be able to take care of guests at home honourably. They should not
be lead to a situation where they are forced to commit suicide for lack of
basic requirements. At the same time, we must ensure that proper measures are
taken to ensure that our forex reserves are adequate.
companies permission to sell soap, oil and vegetables at the cost of destroying
our retailers. ” He said that Sangh’s has always emphasised on Swadeshi to
strengthen our independence and promote Ahimsa. He mentioned that the true
Independence of a human being is in being self-reliant. To have a proper
control on human needs, it is important to develop a nature of
“Ahimsa”. Dr.Bhagwat also added that the country needed a balanced
and wise economic policy. The policies must empower the common citizen to have
the basic capability to provide for food, clothing, housing, health , and the
ability to be able to take care of guests at home honourably. They should not
be lead to a situation where they are forced to commit suicide for lack of
basic requirements. At the same time, we must ensure that proper measures are
taken to ensure that our forex reserves are adequate.
Answering questions
related to our neighbouring countries, esp Pakistan, he added that we would
need to design a strategy by which Pakistan would not dare to even make a
covert attack on Bharat. In order to achieve such a situation, we must make
efforts to defeat Pakistan at the diplomatic level so that it fears that by
attacking Bharat, they would be antagonizing all other
countries. He said that it is not right that Pakistan continues to attack us
and we continue to only offer talks. We must be fearless and appropriate steps
must be initiated. He supported the nuclear power initiative and indicated that
Bharat, like China needs to give evidence of its power of being able to keep
its neighbouring countries under check.
countries. He said that it is not right that Pakistan continues to attack us
and we continue to only offer talks. We must be fearless and appropriate steps
must be initiated. He supported the nuclear power initiative and indicated that
Bharat, like China needs to give evidence of its power of being able to keep
its neighbouring countries under check.
Dr.Bhagwat was confident that inspite of varied
ideologies, people from all sections of society can come together and work for
the welfare of our country. He clarified that Sangh doesn’t latch on to a
particular dogma and is interested in the pursuit of the truth. Values that are
important and are to be nurtured are being given up and the harmful ideas are
being pursued due to ego and selfishness. This needs to be corrected.
ideologies, people from all sections of society can come together and work for
the welfare of our country. He clarified that Sangh doesn’t latch on to a
particular dogma and is interested in the pursuit of the truth. Values that are
important and are to be nurtured are being given up and the harmful ideas are
being pursued due to ego and selfishness. This needs to be corrected.
One of the journalist asked if Sangh’s impact and
acceptability is reducing. To that, Dr.Bhagwat informed that it was in fact the
other way around. To another question where it was asked if
“nationalism” had become redundant in a global environment, he replied
that other countries are only chanting the slogan of globalization but were in
fact keen on developing their own nations. Sarsanghchalak also informed that as
of now, Sangh has not found the need to change its core ideology and
perspective. However, if we find that we need to make a change in our
perspective, we would not hesitate to change it. “We don’t believe in any
“isms”, we believe only in the Truth” , he said. He also
mentioned that Sangh work is growing continuously. The number of shakas and the
attendance of swayamsevaks in shakas is also growing.
acceptability is reducing. To that, Dr.Bhagwat informed that it was in fact the
other way around. To another question where it was asked if
“nationalism” had become redundant in a global environment, he replied
that other countries are only chanting the slogan of globalization but were in
fact keen on developing their own nations. Sarsanghchalak also informed that as
of now, Sangh has not found the need to change its core ideology and
perspective. However, if we find that we need to make a change in our
perspective, we would not hesitate to change it. “We don’t believe in any
“isms”, we believe only in the Truth” , he said. He also
mentioned that Sangh work is growing continuously. The number of shakas and the
attendance of swayamsevaks in shakas is also growing.
Sarsanghchalak emphasised on the need for “Value
Based Education” and “Education free of business interests “. We
need to keep those foreign universities which are only interested in making
profits of millions of dollars. In order to develop human beings with
character, he emphasised the need to revamp the education system. It is the
teacher who can set an example by his or her own life. However, since the
teacher is also a product of the same education system, the teacher also needs
training in value based education. Instead of the pursuit of wealth, fame and
authority, the teacher must stand as an example in helping others and involve
in development activities in society. To ensure that the seeds of this attitude
are developed from home, Sangh has started the “Kutumb Prabodhan” (
work of inspiring families ) . He said that it is not possible to correct in a
short time, the fall of some core values which have been falling for a long
period. However, he expressed confidence that the situation is not that grim
that it cannot be corrected. He said we need to create a sense of love and
responsibility towards our ” Waters, Forests, Land, Animals and
Culture”. He said that the next 25
years are critical years to develop the nation of our dreams. Sangh is
investing time and energy in developing individuals who will rise above
selfishness and differences along with the ability to fulfill their duty
inspite of any odds and obstacles.
Based Education” and “Education free of business interests “. We
need to keep those foreign universities which are only interested in making
profits of millions of dollars. In order to develop human beings with
character, he emphasised the need to revamp the education system. It is the
teacher who can set an example by his or her own life. However, since the
teacher is also a product of the same education system, the teacher also needs
training in value based education. Instead of the pursuit of wealth, fame and
authority, the teacher must stand as an example in helping others and involve
in development activities in society. To ensure that the seeds of this attitude
are developed from home, Sangh has started the “Kutumb Prabodhan” (
work of inspiring families ) . He said that it is not possible to correct in a
short time, the fall of some core values which have been falling for a long
period. However, he expressed confidence that the situation is not that grim
that it cannot be corrected. He said we need to create a sense of love and
responsibility towards our ” Waters, Forests, Land, Animals and
Culture”. He said that the next 25
years are critical years to develop the nation of our dreams. Sangh is
investing time and energy in developing individuals who will rise above
selfishness and differences along with the ability to fulfill their duty
inspite of any odds and obstacles.
Dr.Bhagwat expressed the need to have laws which are
common to the entire society. In another context he mentioned that in the true
sense of race and numbers, there is no minority in our country and the
“minorityism” in our country is a result of wrong policies of appeasement
and vote-bank politics in our country.
common to the entire society. In another context he mentioned that in the true
sense of race and numbers, there is no minority in our country and the
“minorityism” in our country is a result of wrong policies of appeasement
and vote-bank politics in our country.
Answering a question
regarding the state of affairs of women in our country, Dr.Bhagwat said that
Sangh was in total support of empowerment of women. He said, ” The
Bharaitya view of
welfare of family and the nation, both have to
contribute equally”. He gave reference to his Vijayadashmi address wherein
he had laid the importance to the need of women being strong, aware and
intellectually sound. We must create an atmosphere where in the women are
motivated and also get the independence to contribute their mite. He laid the
importance of education to be provided to girls free of cost. He said ” There
are only a few things that a woman may not be able to do based on nature’s
construct. In fact, my opinion is that
in comparison to the few works that the woman may not be able to do, there are
far more works that only a women can do which a man cannot do. Therefore there
should not be any hinderances and obstacles in their way.
contribute equally”. He gave reference to his Vijayadashmi address wherein
he had laid the importance to the need of women being strong, aware and
intellectually sound. We must create an atmosphere where in the women are
motivated and also get the independence to contribute their mite. He laid the
importance of education to be provided to girls free of cost. He said ” There
are only a few things that a woman may not be able to do based on nature’s
construct. In fact, my opinion is that
in comparison to the few works that the woman may not be able to do, there are
far more works that only a women can do which a man cannot do. Therefore there
should not be any hinderances and obstacles in their way.