The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has alleged that forward of the Lok Sabha elections, makes an attempt “to spread anarchy under the pretext of farmers’ agitation have been restarted”, and mentioned “separatist terrorism” has raised its “ugly head” by means of it in Punjab.
It additionally mentioned the “atrocities committed against hundreds of mothers and sisters” at Sandeshkhali in West Bengal has shaken the conscience of your entire society.
The Sangh additionally raised considerations over the ethnic battle in Manipur, saying it created “mistrust” between the 2 sections of the society- Meitei and Kuki that brought about “deep wounds”.
The RSS, the ideological fountainhead of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), made these remarks in its annual report 2023-24 introduced by its normal secretary Dattatreya Hosabale on the Sangh’s annual ‘Akhil Bharatiya Pratinidhi Sabha’ conclave that began in Nagpur on Friday.
The report’s concluding half titled ‘National Scene’ talked about varied incidents and developments within the nation.
It mentioned, the 12 months 2024 will likely be remembered ceaselessly because the “golden year of pranpratishtha (consecration) of Shri Ram Lalla in the newly-constructed magnificent temple at Ayodhya” in Uttar Pradesh. “The historic event held on January 22, 2024 has been the realisation of dreams and resolve of millions and millions of Hindus the world over for many centuries. Maryada Purushottam Shri Ram is the civilisational icon of all noble and pious qualities and Sri Ram Mandir is the symbol of national identity,” it mentioned.
On February 13, 1000’s of farmers started marching in direction of the nationwide capital to push for his or her calls for, notably the Minimum Support Price (MSP).
The three Delhi borders — Singhu, Tikri and Ghazipur — have been witnessing a heavy deployment of paramilitary personnel to cease the continuing protest of the farmers demanding to march to Delhi. Hundreds of farmers are nonetheless sitting at Punjab-Haryana borders for the previous one month.
The Dilli Chalo march, also referred to as the Farmers’ Protest 2.0, is the second spherical of steady protests and street blockades initiated by farmers within the northern states of Punjab and Haryana. In the report, the RSS additional talked in regards to the Sandeshkhali incident.
“The incident of atrocities on hundreds of mothers and sisters, especially of the Scheduled Caste and tribal communities, in Sandeshkhali in West Bengal, has shaken the conscience of the entire society. It cannot be imagined that such incidents have been going on for years in any part of independent Bharat,” it mentioned.
“But what is even more abominable is that instead of giving the harshest punishment to the guilty persons, the government there (West Bengal) made efforts to save them. All parties should, rising above their political interests, unanimously take such drastic action on the issue of women’s safety and honour that no one can even think of committing such a crime in the future,” he mentioned. Sandeshkhali, a village in North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal, has been on the centre of a political storm for practically a month and has witnessed unprecedented protests over allegations of sexual abuse by scores of girls towards native TMC chief Shajahan Sheikh.
On the Manipur violence, the RSS mentioned the battle created distrust between the 2 sections of the society- Meitei and Kuki – inflicting deep wounds.
“It is unfortunate that the border state is undergoing a deep, inexplicable pain, and the psychological division of society is dangerous,” it mentioned. The Sangh karyakartas (volunteers), on the premise of their communication with related folks, have tried to save lots of the scenario, strengthen the society by morale-boosting and create an environment of mutual cooperation and coexistence in Manipur, it added.
While on one hand there may be perceptible consciousness and enthusiasm for helpful motion within the Hindu society, just a few issues are additionally difficult the nation, the RSS mentioned. “The disruptive and divisive forces are never happy with any positive development. Their agenda is to create disturbances and reap political and other benefits. The incidents at Nuh in Mewat area (of Haryana) where a section of Muslim community violently attacked a VHP yatra that triggered violence. The social tension prevailed for months and the issue is not settled,” it mentioned. The forces which might be inimical to something, that’s Bharat, Hindutva or Sangh, are ever lively in quest of newer plans and designs to disrupt or denigrate these three, it added.
“The frequent rising of the bogie, such as Sanatan Dharma, is the cause for all ills of our nation, or the separatist issue of cutting South, or the play of politics in the sensitive matter of caste census – all these are aimed at disunity of the nation through distorted narratives,” it mentioned. The RSS additionally talked in regards to the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, and mentioned the significance of elections in a democracy can’t be overstated. “Swayamsevaks not only have to perform the sacred duty of exercising their franchise, but also should ensure 100 percent polling,” it mentioned.
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First Published: Mar 16 2024 | 1:27 PM IST
