By: RSSFACTS Web Desk

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) holds an annual coordination meeting also known as Akhil Bharartiya Samanvay Baithak (All India Co-ordination meeting). During this meeting the representatives of various organisations inspired by the RSS to work in the field of social and cultural reforms meet to discuss ways and means to develop synergies. This meeting is generally presided over by the Sarsanghchalak(Chief Mentor) of the RSS. This year also the three-day meeting was held from September 14 to September 16 at Pune in the Indian state Maharashtra.

The RSS issued two press statements in this regard. The outcome of the meeting was also covered extensively in media. We are sharing here both the press statements and how media reported on this meeting.

Press release on September 14 on All India Coordination Meeting

Pune, September 14: Akhil Bharatiya Samanvay Baithak (Coordination Meeting) of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) began today at 9 am in Pune. The meeting started off with the offering of flowers to the Bharatmata image by RSS Poojaneeya Sarsanghchalak Dr. Mohan Bhagwat ji and Mananeeya Sarakaryavah Dattatrey Hosabale ji.

The meeting is being attended by the 267 office bearers, including 30 sisters, of 36 organizations inspired by RSS. Prominent among those attending the meeting include all RSS Sah Sarkaryavah, namely Dr. Krishnagopal ji, Dr. Manmohan Vaidya ji, Arun Kumar ji, Mukunda ji, and Ramdatt Chakradhar ji, as well as Akhil Bharatiya Karyakarini members Bhaiyyaji Joshi, Suresh Soni ji, V. Bhagaiyya ji, Rashtra Sevika Samiti Pramukh Sanchalika Shantakka ji, Pramukh Karyavahika Annadanam Seetakka ji, Chandatai from Mahila Samanvay, Shailaja ji from Stree Shakti, Renu Pathak from Rashtriya Seva Bharati, Vanavasi Kalyan Aashram President Ramachandra Kharadi ji, VHP Working President Alok Kumar ji, Raj Sharan Shahi from Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad, BJP President Jagat Prakash Nadda ji, Bharatiya Kisan Sangh Sanghatan Mantri Dinesh Kulkarni ji, Ramakrishna Rao from Vidya Bharati, Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Vishnukant Chaturvedi from Poorva Sainik Seva Parishad, Bharatiya Majdoor Sangh President Hiranmay Pandya ji, Samskrit Bharati Sangathan Mantri Dinesh Kamat ji, and others.

Issues related to current national and social scenario, education, service, economy and national security will be discussed in the three-day meeting. It will also elaborate on social change related topics like environment, kutumb Prabodhan (family enlightenment), social cohesiveness, Swadeshi behaviour and civic duties. The details of organizational expansion and special experiments will be shared.  (https://www.rss.org/Encyc/2023/9/14/RSS-Samanvay-Baithak-Begins-in-Pune.html)

 

RSS-inspired organisations will strive to increase participation of women in all spheres of society – Dr. Manmohan Vaidya Ji

Pune, September 16:

RSS-inspired organizations will make special efforts to increase participation of women in all fields and ensure their leading role. The issue was discussed at the Samanvay Baithak of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), said Dr. Manmohan Vaidya Ji, Sah-Sarkaryavah of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh.

A three-day coordination meeting of the RSS concluded in Pune today. Dr. Vaidya was speaking at a press conference held on the occasion. Sunil Ji Ambekar, Akhil Bharatiya Prachar Pramukh of RSS was present on the occasion. The meeting concluded with a speech by respected Sarsanghchalak Dr. Mohan Bhagwat Ji. A total of 243 representatives from 36 different organisations were present in the meeting.

Dr. Manmohan Vaidya Ji said that family is the smallest unit by Bharatiya philosophy. The role of women in the family is the most prominent. Therefore, women should play a leading role in every field of society. The increasing activism of women in the society is commendable, he said adding that the meeting elaborately discussed the topic to ensure women participation in the centenary year of RSS. He added that as many as 411 conferences will be organised across the country to enhance women-to-women contact. RSS, so far, has organized 73 such conferences in 12 prants, which received enthusiastic response with participation of more than 1.23 lakh women.

Stating that RSS had four stages – organization, expansion, contact and activities, in its journey of 97 years, the fourth stage started in 2006 during birth centenary of Shri Guruji. “This stage is marked by pledge by each Swayamsevak to contribute for the progress of nation”, he said. The meeting discussed efforts to organize righteous forces in the society and make them active.

In response to a question on Sanatan culture, he said that Sanatan Dharma does not mean religion. Sanatan civilization is a spiritual democracy. Those who make statements about Sanatan should first understand the meaning of this word. On a question about debate over India and Bharat, he said that the name of the country is Bharat and it should remain Bharat. “Bharat is the popular name since ancient times. The name Bharat has civilizational value”, he said.

Meeting of RSS-inspired organizations takes place once in a year. The organizations participating in this coordination meeting exchange their work and experience, as well as upcoming events.

Expansion of the RSS work

Dr. Manmohan ji said that the response to the Sangh work is increasing across the country. The number of shakhas is constantly increasing and it has crossed the number of shakhas as compared to pre-COVID period. In 2020, shakhas used to take place at 38,913 places as against 42,613 places in 2023. This is the growth of RSS work by 9.5 percent. The number of daily shakhas of the Sangh has increased from 62,491 in 2020 while their number in 2023 is 68,651. As many as 60 percent daily shakhas comprise student community. Shakhas of swayamsevaks up to 40 years comprise 30 percent while remaining ten percent shakhas include swayamsevaks, who are above 40 years old. Around 1.25 lakh swayamsevaks express their willingness to join RSS through official website every year. Most of them are from the age group 20 to 35 years old. https://www.rss.org/Encyc/2023/9/16/RSS-inspired-organisations-will-strive-to-increase-participation-of-women-in-all-spheres-of-society.html

This is a compilation of some select media reports on All India Coordination Meeting of the  RSS:

Pune: RSS Samanvay Baithak Concludes With Aim Of Increasing Women’s Participation

RSS Sah-Sarkaryavah Manmohan Vaidya and RSS Prachar Pramukh Sunil Ambekar were present at the press conference

The three-day Akhil Bharatiya Samanvay Baithak of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) concluded on Saturday with discussions on crucial aspects, including the current national and social scenario. After the conclusion of the meeting, Manmohan Vaidya, Sah-Sarkaryavah of the Sangh, stated in a press conference that the RSS and its inspired organisations have committed to making special efforts to increase women’s participation in all fields.

He stated, “The Sangh acknowledged the necessity of incorporating women into the organisation and announced forthcoming steps to enhance their involvement across various sectors. A total of 411 conferences will be organised across the country to increase mutual contact among women. Till now, 73 such conferences have been organised in 12 states, which received a good response with more than 1.23 lakh women participating.” “Additionally, efforts are being made to connect individuals who, while sharing a vision for the nation’s betterment, are not currently part of the Sanghathan,” he added.

Vaidya expressed that there is a commendable increase in the number of shakhas, rising from 38,000 in 2020 to 42,000 in 2023. Moreover, an influx of requests to join the Sangh, totaling over 1.25 lakh annually, showcases the growing interest, particularly from the youth.

When asked about the RSS’ relationship with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the past decade and its role in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, Vaidya stated, “Since 2014, India has been gradually asserting its cultural significance. Significant changes have been made in foreign, defence, and education policies, all taking into account the country’s cultural importance, and the world is taking notice. To rectify the issues of the past several years, we will require at least 25-30 years. Everyone has come to realise that we are moving in the right direction.”

This article was first published on Sep 16, 2023, in freepressjournal.in

For details click on : https://www.freepressjournal.in/pune/pune-rss-samanvay-baithak-concludes-with-aim-of-increasing-womens-participation

 

 RSS meet concludes with aim of increasing women’s participation

The three-day Akhil Bharatiya Samanvay Baithak of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) concluded on Saturday with discussions on crucial aspects, including the current national and social scenario.

RSS meet concludes with aim of increasing women’s participation

After the conclusion of the meeting, Manmohan Vaidya, Sah-Sarkaryavah of the Sangh, stated in a press conference that the RSS and its inspired organisations have committed to making special efforts to increase women’s participation in all fields.

This article was published on Sep 17, 2023, in magzter.com

For details click on :https://www.magzter.com/es/stories/newspaper/The-Free-Press-Journal/RSS-MEET-CONCLUDES-WITH-AIM-OF-INCREASING-WOMENS-PARTICIPATION

 

Popular name of country is Bharat and should remain so, says RSS

Sanatan civilization is a spiritual democracy. Those who make statements about Sanatan should first understand the meaning of this word, Sah-Sarkaryavah of RSS Dr Manmohan Vaidya said.

Amid the ongoing ‘Bharat vs India’ debate, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) on Saturday asserted that the name of the country is Bharat and it should remain Bharat.

“Bharat has been the popular name since ancient times,” said Dr Manmohan Vaidya, Sah-Sarkaryavah of RSS.

Dr Vaidya said that RSS-inspired organizations will make special efforts to increase participation of women in all fields and ensure their leading role.

“Family is the smallest unit by Indian philosophy. The role of women in the family is the most prominent. Therefore, women should play a leading role in every field of society. The increasing activism of women in the society is commendable, he said adding that the meeting elaborately discussed the topic to ensure women participation in the centenary year of RSS,” said Dr Vaidya.

This article was first published on Sep 16, 2023, in magzter.com

For details click on : https://www.deccanherald.com/india/popular-name-of-country-is-bharat-and-should-remain-so-says-rss-2689271

 

48 Hours Before Special Session of Parliament, RSS Brings Spotlight Back On Women’s Reservation Bill

Women’s enpowerment was one of the key talking points at the RSS Akhil Bharatiya Samanvay Baithak(RSS All India coordination meeting) that ended in Pune on Saturday sparking speculation that the Narendra Modi government could bring in the women’s reservation bill in this special session of the parliament starting Monday.

“Women should play a leading role. Therefore, Sangh inspired organizations will make efforts to increase participation of women in all fields. This topic was discussed in the All-India coordination meeting of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh”, said RSS Sah Sarakaryavah Dr. Manmohan Vaidya at the conclusion of the 3 day meeting that was attended by the top leaders of the Sangh, including RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat.

The meeting was also attended by BJP president JP Nadda on the first day.

This renewed trust on women set political mills abuzz around a 1000 kilometres from Pune where the meeting was held, all the way down to the power corridors of New Delhi that the Modi government could bring in the women’s reservation bill for fresh discussions.

This article was first published on Sep 16, 2023 in news18.com

For details click on : https://www.news18.com/politics/48-hours-before-special-session-of-parliament-rss-brings-spotlight-back-on-womens-reservation-bill-8580213.html

 

 RSS, affiliated organisations to boost women’s participation

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and the 36 organisations affiliated with it have unanimously decided to increase women’s participation in the organisation in the coming days. The three-day meeting convened by the right-wing organisation and other outfits also resolved to call 411 regional-level meetings across India with the intent to boost the participation of women in the organisation.

The three-day coordination committee meeting in Pune was concluded on Saturday, with RSS Sah Sarkaryavah (Joint General Secretary) Manmohan Vaidya and national spokesperson Sunil Ambekar briefing the media on the matters discussed.

“Women are working in different walks of … The RSS and all 36 organisations will also increase women’s participation,” Vaidya said during the press briefing after the meeting on Saturday

The move comes at a time when the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is also focusing on the women electorate, which is around 50 per cent, through various schemes directed to them.

He further said during the meeting other topics of discussion included ‘swadeshi’ conduct, functioning and expansion of RSS, environment, family values, and social harmony.

“RSS has been carrying out outreach programmes and many youngsters are joining us. While all will not join RSS, we are planning to increase issue-based participation. Some good people are working in different fields, and we plan to increase their participation on issues they are working on,” he stated.

This article was first published on Sep 16, 2023 in The Hindustan Times

For details click on: https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/pune-news/punerss-affiliated-organisations-to-boost-women-s-participation-101694886278579.html

 

RSS leader Manmohan Vaidya advocates understanding of Sanatan Dharma amid row

Manmohan Vaidya, the Joint General Secretary of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), emphasized the importance of comprehending the definition of Sanatan Dharma before making disparaging remarks about it. He made this statement during a press conference held at the conclusion of the RSS’ coordination meeting in Pune, stated a PTI report.

According to the report, Vaidya, who holds the position of ‘sah sarkaryawah’ within the organization, asserted that India is a spiritual democracy. His comments came in response to recent statements by Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leaders Udhayanidhi Stalin and A Raja, who had called for the eradication of Sanatan Dharma, likening it to diseases like dengue, malaria, and coronavirus.

Addressing these statements, Vaidya said, “Some people are talking about finishing Sanatan Dharma, but do these people know the real meaning of all these words? They should understand the definition of Sanatan Dharma before using these words.”

He went on to explain that “Sanatan” means eternal, serving as the foundation of India’s spiritual way of life, which encompasses internal wholeness and has significantly shaped the nation’s identity throughout history, stated PTI report.

This article was first published on Sep 16, 2023 in mid-day.com

For details click on :https://www.mid-day.com/news/india-news/article/rss-leader-manmohan-vaidya-advocates-understanding-of-sanatan-dharma-amid-row-23309404

 

Many tried to finish off Sanatan Dharma, but failed: RSS functionary

RSS joint general secretary Manmohan Vaidya on Saturday came down heavily on DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin’s political statement on Sanatan Dharma and said many tried to finish it off in the past but did not succeed.

“Those talking of finishing Sanatan Dharma do they really understand the meaning of it? It has much deeper meaning than religion. The meaning of Sanatan is eternal and due to its holistic view, the society in our country has shaped up well” Vaidya said while addressing a press conference on the concluding day.

On the India versus Bharat row, the RSS joint general secretary said there was no other country in the world with two names. “The name Bharat has a civilization value,” he said.

On BJP’s performance at the Centre, Vaidya said India has progressed in various fields since 2014. “It has successfully managed to strengthen its cultural identity across the world. It will take another 25 to 30 years for the country to sort out the issues persisting for a long time. But the country is moving on the right path,” he added.

This article was first published on Sep 17,2023 in The Times of India

For details click on : https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/many-tried-to-finish-off-sanatan-dharma-but-failed-rss-functionary/articleshow/103727086.cms?from=mdr

 

Amid House agenda buzz, RSS bats for women empowerment

Amid continuing suspense about what all could be on the agenda for the upcoming 5 days special session of parliament from September 18th speculation about the possibility of women’s reservation bill being part of government’s business gained currency on Saturday, with RSS passing a resolution pledging to contribute to increase the representation of women in all arenas.

Women’s empowerment was the central issue at the three day meeting of RSS all India coordination committee, attended by Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat.

RSS pitch immediately reinforce the estimate in certain quarters that the government could revive the push for 1/3 reservation for women in all legislatures.

This article was first published on Sep17,2023 in The Times of India

For details click on : https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/amid-house-agenda-buzz-rss-bats-for-women-empowerment/articleshow/103724630.cms

 

 Name of country is Bharat, popular since ancient times: RSS

When asked about the controversy on using the term Bharat instead of India, Vaidya said the Sangh has always been insisting on the use of Bharat.

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh’s (RSS) joint general secretary Manmohan Vaidya on Saturday said India is the only country which has two names and that the name of the country is Bharat and should remain so since the name is popular since ancient times.

He was speaking after the three-day coordination meeting of 36 organisations affiliated to the RSS in Pune city on Saturday.

Expressing satisfaction over the BJP rule in the country in the last nine years, Vaidya said the BJP was going in the right direction vis-a-vis ruling the country and that the party needed 25 to 30 years for it to correct things of the past.  “After 2014, Bharat is slowly rising to its cultural identity. There are major changes taking place in its foreign policy, defence policy and education policy. These changes are creating a cultural identity of the country and the world is realising it,” said Vaidya, when asked to assess BJP rule in the country in the last nine years and the stand of RSS for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

“There has to be correction of many things done in the past years and it would require 25 to 30 years for it. The direction in which it (BJP) is going is absolutely right,” said the RSS joint general secretary.

On discussion about the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, Vaidya said, “Ram Mandir  has been constructed and the Sangh has been informed about it. The consecration ceremony will be held some time around Makar Sankranti.”

This article was first published on Sep17,2023 in The Indian Express

For details click on :  https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/pune/bjp-rule-right-direction-25-30-years-correct-mistakes-past-rss-8942907/