VISAKHAPATNAM: Addressing concerns surrounding the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) and other systemic issues affecting students, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leadership on Friday called for a constructive approach involving both the government and society, observing that confrontation or obstruction alone would not resolve problems that cause uncertainty among young people about their future.
The remarks came at the conclusion of the three-day All-India Coordination Meeting (Akhil Bharatiya Samanvaya Baithak) of organisations inspired by RSS held at Vignana Vihar Residential School in Gudilova near Visakhapatnam.
“Solutions cannot be found merely through opposition or obstruction. Both the government and society must work together to improve the system,” RSS Akhil Bharatiya Sah-Sarkaryavah Mukund stated.
RSS Akhil Bharatiya Prachar Pramukh Sunil Ambekar, Akhil Bharatiya Sah-Prachar Pramukhs Narendra and Pradeep Joshi, Dakshin Madhya Kshetra Prachar Pramukh Ayush, Andhra Pradesh Prant Prachar Pramukh Bayya Vasu and Prant Sah-Prachar Pramukh Vasudeva Rao also addressed the media.
The three-day meeting held detailed discussions on the current situation in the country and society, the activities and experiences of various organisations, emerging challenges and the course of action for the coming year. As many as 326 delegates, including 49 women, participated, representing 32 RSS-inspired organisations. RSS Sarsanghchalak Dr Mohan Bhagwat and Sarkaryavah Dattatreya Hosabale attended the meeting.
The leadership also elaborated on the proposed foreign tour of RSS Sarsanghchalak Dr Mohan Bhagwat to the US, Canada and Britain as part of the organisation’s centenary-year global outreach. “The tour has three broad objectives inclduing presenting what the RSS described as a fact-based perspective on India, Hindu society and the organisation amid misconceptions abroad; conveying the philosophy of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, or the world as one family; and engaging with mainstream society on the interests and concerns of Hindus and people of Indian origin,” they stated adding that Bhagwat is expected to participate in a ‘Universal Oneness’ event in New York and social leadership programmes in Toronto and London, the leadership noted.
With the RSS approaching its centenary year, the three-day meeting also reviewed Pancha Parivartan (Five Transformations), described as a framework for social transformation. Participants emphasised strengthening the Indian family system, family values and cultural traditions. They remarked that social transformation should begin with individuals and families before bringing wider systemic change.
Environmental conservation formed an important part of the discussion. The leadership stressed that conservation should not remain confined to resolutions or pledges and urged families to adopt practical changes such as judicious use of water, reducing plastic consumption and increasing greenery.
Youth aspirations and concerns received considerable attention. The RSS noted that around 21,000 young Swayamsevaks participated in its 21-day training camps this year, while youth constitute more than 60 per cent of those attending daily Shakhas. The leadership emphasised direct engagement and dialogue to understand young people’s aspirations and concerns. The work of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad, Bajrang Dal and Hindu Jagaran Manch among youth was also highlighted.