Struggles In South States Have Only Strengthened RSS: Sahasarkaryavah
Nagpur: "
(
) grew strongest where our workers faced the most adversity," said
while addressing a gathering of 840 trainees at the inauguration of
Dwitiya in Nagpur on Monday.Speaking at Maharshi Vyas auditorium of Dr Hedgewar Smriti Bhavan in Reshimbagh, Kumar said, "Resistance and challenges in southern states like Tamil Nadu and Kerala have historically contributed to the Sangh's organisational growth.
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" Kumar pointed out that in regions where ideological opposition was fierce, unwavering dedication of volunteers only deepened their commitment. "Whether in Tamil Nadu, Kerala or elsewhere, RSS expanded not in the absence of struggle, but because of it," he said, adding such experiences became catalysts for strengthening the network of swayamsevaks.The event marked beginning of a 25-day residential training programme aimed at grooming mid-level RSS cadres, who have already underwent training at district and regional levels. Trainees from across the country, including J&K, are attending the programme, which concludes on June 5.The camp was inaugurated by sahasarkaryavahs duo Alok Kumar and Ramdutta Chakradhar, along with East Odisha prant sanghchalak Sameer Kumar Mohanty, who is also sarvadhikari of the training programme. Floral tributes were offered to Bharat Mata at the opening.Referring to symbolic importance of the saffron flag, Kumar said it remained central unifier for all RSS volunteers. "For everyone here, the saffron flag is the supreme guru. This flag represents selfless service and discipline," he said.Kumar said commencement of the camp on Buddha Pournima was significant, as India's global image has been shaped by values propagated by Lord Buddha, Mahatma Gandhi, & Yoga. "Our training aims to develop socially aware, nationally committed workers who will carry forward these ideals," Kumar said.Kumar also reiterated that RSS's expansion is built on the steady evolution of its workers. "Through disciplined training and shared experience, we sow the seeds of growth," he concluded.The RSS initiated its first training camp in 1927 under the leadership of founder Dr Keshav Hedgewar. Originally termed 'Officers Training Camp,' it was later renamed 'Sangh Shiksha Varg' in 1950. These camps aim to instil discipline, ideological clarity, & commitment to societal service.Dr Hedgewar envisioned the camps as a means to prepare activists who would dedicate themselves to the Sangh's mission.This 25-day residential programme represents culmination of a structured 3-tier training regimen designed to develop RSS functionaries (karyakartas). Participants are selected from across India, having completed 1st and 2nd-year training camps held at regional levels. During the programme, they remain cut off from rest of the world as they are barred from using mobile phones.
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