‘Chetna’ Seminar Marks 100 Years of RSS with Call for National Awakening
Intellectuals, saints and social leaders deliberate on ideology, culture and nation-building in New Delhi
- Day-long seminar marked 100 years of RSS
- Eminent saints, thinkers and public figures participated
- Discussions centred on culture, service and nation-building
- Strong youth participation witnessed
GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 19th Jan: A grand and dignified Lala Sitaram Goyal Memorial Seminar–75.0, jointly organised by Chetna and S.R. Charitable Trust, was successfully held on Monday at a hotel in Rohini. The seminar was dedicated to the historic 100-year journey of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and focused on ideological consciousness and national awakening.
The day-long intellectual and nation-centric seminar witnessed in-depth discussions by prominent saints, thinkers, social activists, scholars and distinguished public figures on various social, cultural and nation-building dimensions of the RSS’s century-long journey. Speakers reflected on its role in shaping societal values, fostering unity, and promoting service.
Among the key participants were Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswati, former RSS Uttar Kshetra Sanghchalak Dr. Bajrang Lal Gupta, BJP strategist Sunil Vishwanath Devdhar, senior pracharak Gopal Arya, Padma Shri Malini Awasthi, Supreme Court senior advocate Ashwini Upadhyay, Delhi Prant Karyavah CA Anil Gupta, senior surgeon Dr. Kaushal Kant Mishra, VHP national spokesperson Vijay Shankar Tiwari, Rajesh Goyal from Ekal Abhiyan, retired IPS Jitendra Goyal, Professor Deepti Dharamani and Jagdish Mittal from Rashtriya Kavi Sangam.
The programme began with a welcome address by S.R. Charitable Trust President Sanjeev Goyal. The seminar was effectively moderated by noted nationalist poet and Chetna President Rajesh Chetan.
In his concluding remarks, Rajesh Chetan said, “This seminar is not merely a platform for intellectual dialogue but a continuous endeavour to connect national consciousness, cultural identity and Sanatan values with society.”
Speakers emphasised that the 100-year journey of the RSS is not just about organisational expansion but represents sustained cultural revival, social harmony, national spirit and selfless service. They highlighted that the Sangh has consistently worked to unite all sections of society in nation-building.
It was also underscored that Chetna and S.R. Charitable Trust draw inspiration from the RSS to promote India’s spiritual, cultural and ethical traditions. The organisations aim to strengthen Sanatan values through dialogue, service and engagement with youth, presenting Dharma as a practical way of life in modern times.
The seminar saw enthusiastic participation from intellectuals, social organisations and a large number of young participants. The event concluded with the singing of the National Anthem.
