RSS Conclave Concludes with Focus on Education, Society & National Life

• RSS conclave in Jodhpur focused on education, society and national life.
• Organisations shared NEP implementation experiences; push for mother tongue education.
• Concerns raised over conversions, drug abuse in Punjab, and infiltration in Bengal.
• Tribal welfare, women’s participation and centenary year plans discussed.
• Centenary to launch on Oct 2, 2025, with Vijayadashami event in Nagpur.

GG News Bureau
Jodhpur, 9th Sept: The three-day All India Coordination Meeting of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), held in Jodhpur from September 5–7, concluded with extensive deliberations on education, society and national life. Addressing a press conference in Lalsagar on Sunday, Akhil Bharatiya Prachar Pramukh Sunil Ambekar outlined key discussions and future programmes, including those planned for the organisation’s centenary year in 2025–26.

Ambekar said education was a major focus of the conclave. Organisations including the Akhil Bharatiya Rashtriya Shaikshik Mahasangh, Vidya Bharati, Shiksha Sanskriti Utthan Nyas, Bharatiya Shikshan Mandal and the ABVP shared their experiences of implementing the National Education Policy (NEP). He emphasised efforts to promote mother tongue-based learning from primary to higher education, revision of textbooks, and teacher training to strengthen Indian knowledge traditions.

On social issues, concerns were raised over rising conversions and drug abuse in Punjab, with Seva Bharati and ABVP launching awareness and de-addiction campaigns. The meeting expressed alarm over illegal infiltration from Bangladesh into West Bengal, while noting reduced violence and increasing development in the Northeast. Dialogue-based peace initiatives in Manipur were appreciated.

Discussing tribal regions, Ambekar said Naxal and Maoist violence has declined, but attempts to mislead tribal communities persist. The role of Vanvasi Kalyan Ashram in hostels and tribal rights was highlighted, stressing the need to connect tribal society with national thought and cultural heritage.

Regarding centenary celebrations, Ambekar announced special programmes on environment protection, family awareness and civic duties. The centenary year will be formally launched on October 2, 2025, with Vijayadashami celebrations in Nagpur.

Women’s participation was another focus. Ambekar cited efforts by Kreeda Bharati to encourage women athletes and mentioned 887 programmes organised under Operation Sindoor by women workers, reflecting rising female involvement in Sangh-linked activities.

On sensitive issues like conversions, infiltration, and matters related to Kashi and Mathura, Ambekar clarified that solutions should emerge through legal processes and dialogue, not agitation. He also stressed respect for all Indian languages, stating primary education should be in the mother tongue, while clarifying that English is not opposed but Indian languages must get due space in education and governance.

Ambekar also referred to a cultural evening on September 6, where folk singer Anwar Khan performed and was felicitated by the Sarsanghchalak. He concluded by saying that while progress is evident in many areas, more work remains to be done.

Jodhpur Prant Sanghchalak Hardayal Verma, Akhil Bharatiya Sah-Prachar Pramukh Narendra Thakur and Pradeep Joshi were also present at the press briefing.