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Republic Day 2026: RSS` Hosabale calls for protecting constitution and tricolour

Republic Day 2026: RSS` Hosabale calls for protecting constitution and tricolour

Republic Day is an occasion to reaffirm India`s commitment to protecting and promoting its national flag and constitutional values as well as the country`s ancient and eternal spiritual essence, RSS general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale said on Monday. After hoisting the national flag at the RSS office here, he also exhorted people to pledge to uphold the eternal spiritual values of India in their lives, fulfil their civic duties and abide by national duty. The RSS second-in-command also appealed to the people to cultivate love and compassion for society as well as affection and empathy for the vulnerable people, and dedicate themselves to serving them in order to protect the Republic of India. “We Indians are extremely happy because we are living proudly as citizens of our glorious and vibrant republic. This is a very sacred day for us,” Hosabale said, addressing an event organised to celebrate the Republic Day at Keshav Kunj here. “Today is the day to reaffirm our commitment to continuously protect and promote India`s national flag, constitutional values, and the country`s ancient …

Sangh rose from neglect, ridicule to curiosity and acceptance: Dattatreya Hosabale | India News

Sangh rose from neglect, ridicule to curiosity and acceptance: Dattatreya Hosabale | India News

IN AN article titled ‘RSS at 100’ published on Vishwa Samvad Kendra Bharat website to mark 100 years of the Sangh, RSS general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale said the “RSS does not believe in opposing anyone and is confident that, some day, those opposing its work will join the Sangh fold”. The Vishwa Samvad Kendra is the official media arm of the RSS. He said India with its ancient and experiential wisdom could provide a solution to the problems of the world, ranging from climate change to violent conflict. “This gigantic but inevitable task is possible when every child of Bharat Mata understands this role and contributes to building a domestic model that inspires others to emulate… Let us join this resolve to present a role model before the world of a harmonious and organised Bharat, taking the entire society together under the leadership of righteous people (‘sajjan shakti’).” Story continues below this ad Recalling the journey of the RSS since its inception in Nagpur on Vijayadashami in 1925, Hosabale said, “In the last 100 years, …

Patriotism should be a common foundation for all parties in India: RSS sarkaryavah Dattatreya Hosabale

Patriotism should be a common foundation for all parties in India: RSS sarkaryavah Dattatreya Hosabale

Dattatreya Hosabale said the Sangh has always urged that a system be put in place through society and the Constitution to eliminate any kind of deficiency for those who have been deprived of respect, opportunity, and equality based on birth (caste). RSS Sarkaryavah Dattatreya Hosabale gave an exclusive interview to Vikrama Weekly magazine of Karnataka. He spoke with Vikrama’s Editor, Ramesha Doddapura, about the Sangh, Ram Temple and nationalism in political parties. Hosabale said the Shakha is a system that was devised over a century ago for man-making. If a Shakha exists in a town or village, it signifies the presence of the Sangh there. The founder of the Sangh, Poojaniya Dr. Keshav Baliram Hedgewar, had participated in the freedom movement and various other activities, gaining immense experience in the process.   Hosabale on ideology and methodology of RSS “Dr Hedgewar must have thought deeply about this system. As you rightly pointed out, the Shakha is a completely open, daily one-hour activity held in public spaces. It is extremely simple and has no secrets. However, while …

Caste has no place in Sangh, we are all Hindus: RSS sarkaryavah Dattatreya Hosabale

Caste has no place in Sangh, we are all Hindus: RSS sarkaryavah Dattatreya Hosabale

Hosabale said that RSS Swayamsevaks share a deep bond of camaraderie and mutual respect, which has prevented any internal rifts within the organisation. All discussions within Sangh are open, and once a decision is made, everyone adheres to it. There is no scope for personal ambition or prestige. On the occasion of Yugadi, the Vikrama Weekly of Karnataka is bringing out a special edition titled “Sangha Shatamana” (Sangh’s Centenary). As part of this special issue, RSS Sarkaryavah Dattatreya Hosabale gave an exclusive interview to Vikrama. Over nearly two and a half hours, he spoke with Vikrama’s Editor, Ramesha Doddapura, about the Sangh, society, temple revival, and the road ahead. Here are the excerpts from the conversation: Vikrama: One of the unique traditions of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) is its Shakha. Though it is a completely open activity, no one has been able to replicate it successfully. While the conduct of the Shakha is open to all to witness, what is the ‘secret’ behind its success? How is it that only RSS has been able …

Bangladesh’s Hindus ‘Should Not Flee’, Says RSS Leader Dattatreya Hosabale

Bangladesh’s Hindus ‘Should Not Flee’, Says RSS Leader Dattatreya Hosabale

Last Updated:October 26, 2024, 22:52 IST Nearly 650 people were killed in Bangladesh between July 16 and August 11, the UN Human Rights Office has said in a preliminary report Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale. (PTI file photo) RSS leader Dattatreya Hosabale on Saturday said Bangladesh’s Hindu community ”should stay there and not flee” and called on the United Nations to ensure their security. Nearly 650 people were killed in Bangladesh between July 16 and August 11, the UN Human Rights Office has said in a preliminary report. Speaking to reporters at the concluding day of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh’s (RSS) two-day national meet in Mathura, the organisation’s ’sarkaryawah (general secretary)’ said, ”The government of India has said that it would protect all the minorities (in Bangladesh), including Hindus. The Sangh also issued a statement that the Hindu community there will stay there. The Hindu community of Bangladesh should not flee, they should stay there.” ”It is their motherland. India played an important role in that (Bangaldesh’s 1971 independence from Pakistan). We …

RSS aims for 5-fold transformation in society, changing intellectual narrative key goal: Hosabale | Latest News India

New Delhi, Changing the country’s “intellectual narrative” from a national perspective is one of the objectives of the RSS’s idea of bringing a five-fold transformation in the society, its general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale has said. HT Image In an interview with Organiser and its sister publication Panchjanya, published on Tuesday, he said the RSS’s idea of ‘Panch Parivartan’ includes insistence on practising ‘Samarasta’ in society , environment-friendly lifestyle, family awakening to promote familial values, inculcating sense of ‘Swa’ based on “Bharatiya” values in all aspects of life, and social awakening for the adherence of civic duties. Hindustan Times – your fastest source for breaking news! Read now. “Panch Parivartan is the need of the society in general,” the RSS general secretary said. “In the context of the centenary year , we have identified two goals from an organisational perspective increase the number of Shakhas and the qualitative improvement in the activities,” he said, adding the thrust of the move is on qualitative growth along with quantitative expansion. Hosabale said all RSS members are expected to …

Hosabale motivates workers to strengthen RSS

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Sarkaryavah (general secretary) Dattatreya Hosabale on Tuesday said that ‘shakha’ (branch/assembly) of the Sangh is its lifeblood and should be organised regularly. RSS Sarkaryavah Dattatreya Hosabale addressing volunteers in Prayagraj on Tuesday. (HT) He said that the Swayamsevaks should all attend the Sangh assembly regularly, and whenever they go, they should not go like a mere visitor but as a participant. He said that if a volunteer visits the shakha regularly, he will be able to know the work and functions of the Sangh. Discover the thrill of cricket like never before, exclusively on HT. Explore now! Hosabale was addressing participants at a Shakha Toli Sangam RSS organised in the grounds of KP Inter College in Sangam city. While addressing the volunteers, Hosabale shared the glory of the Sangh and also informed them how the Sangh works for society and helps in the times of need and crisis while remaining steadfast in doing its work continuously. He discussed organisational issues with the participants and held a detailed discussion on how the …

Family System Can Be India’s Gift To The World: RSS’s Dattatreya Hosabale

Nagpur: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale on Sunday said the world is working to protect family values and India can give a family system to the world as a gift. He was addressing a gathering here at the inauguration of the office building of ‘Vishvamanglya Sabha’, an outfit inspired by the RSS. Appreciating the work of ‘Vishwamanglya Sabha’, especially its women functionaries, Mr Hosabale said Indian culture has always been working towards people’s welfare (lok kalyan) and world welfare through ‘dharma’ (righteousness). “Every society, including the United Nations, is thinking about protecting motherhood. Many political parties across the world are promising to protect family values in their manifestos. India can give a family system to the world as a gift,” he said. “If we want to give family system to the world, we need to be in an ideal position so that the world accepts our example. People must create awareness in society about this aspect and create such ideal families,” Mr Hosabale added. He also said India had gifted International Yoga Day …