Mathura: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale has cautioned people against efforts to divide the Hindu community on the lines of caste and ideology and stressed the importance of ‘Hindu unity’ for society and public welfare.
Hindus in Bangladesh must not migrate
“Unity is essential for any community. Today many religious and party people are understanding it from their experience and are also welcoming it… Hindus should remain united. Hindu unity is essential in society and necessary for public welfare. There are efforts to divide Hindus based on caste and ideology, and we must stay alert to this,” he added.
Referring to the situation in Bangladesh, RSS leader Hosabale said the Hindus living there should not migrate to India but also emphasised the need to ensure their protection.
The two-day Akhil Bharatiya Karyakari Mandal Baithak of the RSS held at Mathura in Uttar Pradesh concluded on Saturday.
Speaking at the occasion, RSS leader Hosabale said, “In the context of Bangladesh, the government of India has assured the protection of all minorities there, including Hindus. Sangh also stated that the Hindu community should remain there at that time and not migrate. Their land was divided from India in 1947, and in 1971, they became a separate country through Pakistan, in which India also played a role. There is also a Shaktipeeth, and that region has significantly contributed to our history as a Hindu nation. We want Hindus to remain there, but their protection must be ensured.”
OTT platforms need to be regulated
The RSS General Secretary also asserted that there is a need for legal regulation on the OTT platforms.
“All societies must implement these measures. As there is a Film Certification Board for films, something similar is also needed for OTT. With technology reaching our classrooms, bedrooms, and every space, there is a need for regulation as there is a difference between the two. Such regulation must be implemented with the welfare of society in mind,” he said.
Meaning of ‘Swa’
Earlier on Friday, Hosabale addressed the Akhil Bharatiya Karyakari Mandal Baithak of the RSS in Mathura and said that the work of ‘Swa’ is the work of the fragrance of the soil.
“Mahatma Gandhi had also said Swarajya. ‘Swa’ means ‘Swadheenta’, Rashtriya Swatva. Here we have to behave according to our own traditions, our own civilisation, and its experiences, follow modernity, and not forget ‘Swa’ even in modernity,” the RSS General Secretary said.
Women in India were empowered even 300 years ago
He said that this year marks the 300th year since the birth of Punyashloka Ahilyabai Holkar, a revered figure in Indian history known for her efficient governance and social reforms.
“Social awakening, renovation of temples, efficient governance shows that even 300 years ago, the women power was capable of running the government for the people and public work,” he said, highlighting the RSS’s view on the role of women in governance and the importance of social and cultural preservation.
–IANS
