Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh
Akhil Bharatiya Pratinidhi Sabha )ABPS)
16, 17, 18 March 2012
Annual Report-2011-2012
P.P.Sarsanghachalakji; respected team of Akhil Bharatiya
Padadhikaris; Sanghachalaks and Karyvahas of the Kshetras; Members of
the ABPS; other invitee brothers and sisters working in various fields
of our national life! I extend a hearty welcome to all of you to this
Akhil Bharatiya Pratinidhi Sabha (ABPS) session taking place in Yugabd
5113 -March 2012 AD.
Obituary
Today we all miss some of our brethren who had been with us for many
years. Ma. Bhavarlalji Kothari, Prant Sanghachalak of Jodhpur, a
dedicated servant of the Go Vamsha (cattle wealth), had just returned
from a pilgrimage with family only to set off again on his final
journey; Ma. Rajendraji Agrawal, who had been the Prant Sanghachalak of
Kashi Prant for a long time, is no more; Sri Venkatesh Gurunayak of
Karnataka, who started effective sewa activity in Gulbarga through the
Vishwa Hindu Parishad and succeeded in mobilizing the support of many
eminent citizens through his effable personality left us for heavenly
abodes after a prolonged fight with cancer; Sri Krishnachandraji
Bharadwaj, a senior Pracharak in Punjab too passed away due to old age
(92 years); Shri Narendra Singhji Ma. vibhag sanghchalak of Darbhanga,
Sri Rutum Kamgo, our Sambhag Karyavah in Arunachal Pradesh met with
untimely demise in an accident; Sri Satyanarayanji Goyel, who was
well-known for his artistic skills, too departed away permanently
leaving behind his Kalakunj family; Dr. Madhukarji Bhatwadekar of Vidya
Bharati from Jaipur, life-member of NMO Dr. P.S. Mathur and journalist
and former Pracharak Sri Madanlalji Veermani from Kapurthala passed
away. National Treasurer of Samskar Bharati Sri Puranchandji Agrawal
passed away suddenly; eminent thinker who left profound impact on all of
us through his perspicacious writings on social issues Sri Arvind
Godbole of Mumbai and former Editor of Rashtra Dharma and former
President of Akhil Bharatiya Sahitya Parishad Sri Ramnarayanji Tripathi
alias ‘Paryatak’ succumbed to cancer and left us; Sri Narayanji Bhagat
who was instrumental in establishing Vanvasi Kalyan Ashram in Jharkhand
and served as its Vice President for long years and Sri Satyadeoji Ram,
state secretary of Vanavasi Kalyan Ashram, Shri Jamanadasji Shah worked
as a pracharak in Gujrat and started work in cooperative sector in
Nagpur, too left for heavenly abodes.
Senior Pracharak Sri Ashwini Kumarji, who was working in the BJP
passed away after a brief illness while Sri Sukumaran Nambiar, a BJP
leader from Chennai and Sri Anil Gupta, a dedicated and committed
activist too met with untimely death; former President of Utkal Pradesh
BJP Sri Aseem Bose too passed away; Minister for Higher Education in
Karnataka Dr. V.S. Acharya passed away suddenly due to massive heart attack.
Vice-president of Bharat Sevashram Sangh Swami Abhayanand Maharaj who
served Hindu refugees from Bangladesh, Pujya Panditkaka Dhanagare from
Vidarbha also passed away. Former Chief Minister of Karnataka Sri S. Bangarappa and veteran politician of Karnataka Sri Bapusaheb
Kaldate of Sambhaji Nagar, too are no more. Padma Vibhushan Dr. Bhupen
Hazarika, who left an indelible impression on not only Assam but the
entire Bharat through his music and veteran film actor Sri Dev Anand
will now remain as cherished memories in the minds of the people of the
country. Former Chairman of IAEA Dr. P. K. Aiyengar and; renowned
industrialist and philanthropist Sri Arvindji Mafatlal, famous
choreographer Sri Subodh Sarkar, Smt. Indira Goswami well-known writer
who was recepient of Jnanpeeth Award and theatre artist Sri Satyadev
Debey, Padmavibhushan hounoured first women photo journalist Homai
Vyarawala, Shri Natwarlal Pandya alias ‘Ushanas’, famous for his
vaishnav songs in Gujrati, founder member of Mohanbagan club and
well-known indian football player shri Shailen Manna will now remain
only as eternal memories of the science, industry, literary, arts and
sports fields for the countrymen.
We express our deep condolences for our brethren who departed from
this world due to natural disasters, or died due to violence perpetrated
by terrorists and Naxalites, and we pay our homage to nobel departed
souls.
Status of our activity
Sangh Siksha Vargas (SSV) take place every year; they prove useful
for qualitative and quantitative improvement of our activity. In 2011 a
total of 69 SSVs were held in the country. Pratham Varsha Vargas were
held at Prant level while Dwitiya Varsha were held at Kshetra level. A
Vishesh Tritiya Varsha Varga was also held in Nov.-Dec. 2011 at Nagpur.
In Pratham Varsha Vargas a total of 11507 trainees participated from
7322 places; 2781 trainees came from 2102 Places for Dwitiya Varsha. A
total of 732 trainees from 675 places attended regular Tritiya Varsha
and 474 trainees from all over country attended Vishesh Tritiya Varsha.
Trainees attending Vishesh Tritiya Varsha Varga were mature in
experience and responsibility. Hence the atmosphere in the Varga was
very impressive. All trainees completed the training successfully.
At the concluding program of the Samanya Tritiya Varsha Varga Pujya
Shri Jayendra Saraswati Maharaj, Peethadheesh of Kanchi Kamakoti Math,
delivered his benediction. Sri Gana Raju of Vijayawada was the Chief
Guest . P. P. Sarsanghchalak Man. Mohanji Bhagwat also addressed on
this occasion. Akhil Bharatiya President of Kshatriya Yuva Sangh, Man.
Sri. Bhagwan Singh from Jaipur, also spent 3 days in the Varga and
appreciated the programs.
As per the available information, currently there are 40891 Shakhas
in 27978 Places. Saptahik Milans are being held in 8508 places and Sangh
Mandali in 6445 places.
It was decided at the ABPS of Puttur in March 2011 to concentrate and
review our work more on qualitative improvement of certain aspects of
our work. Consequently at all levels in all Prants, initiatives have
been taken in that direction.
Special report on P. P. Sarsanghachalakji’s Tour
P.P. Sarsanghchalakji toured 19 Prants in his itinerary this year. During this tour vargas of district and mandal karyakartas and Samanvay baithaks were organized in various prants. Mananiya Mohanrao visited Arunachal Pradesh for the first time this year in the capacity of Sarsanghchalak . He was received there with great enthusiasm. Physical demonstrations at Alwar in Rajasthan need special mention here. The swayamsevaks continuously
presented non-stop physical programs for 22 minutes exhibiting their
prowess. Also the meetings with special invitees and prominent
personalities of the society at Guwahati, Jammu, Bhopal, Harigarh
(Aligarh), Bilaspur (Himachal), Mumbai were remarkable. Besides Gurupujan utsav of Kochi and bouddhik programmes at Bhagyanagar and Nagpur deserve special mention.
Shareerik Vibhag
In the Akhil Bharatiya Shareerik Varga held at Vadodara 227 karyakartas participated. Such vargas held once in four years.
P.P. Sarsanghachalakji, Mananiya Sarkaryavahji and Saha Sarkaryavah
Ma. Sureshji Soni were present in the varga and guided the participants.
Ghosh Shivir
This year in Purva Andhra ‘Jaibheri‘, in Chhattisgarh ‘Nadsangam’, in Deogiri ‘Rashtra Chetana’ special camps of Ghosh Vadaks (Bands)
were organized. Good programs with planned efforts were organized at
various places as precursors to these camps. This resulted in impressive
performance of swayamsevaks in all these events. In Ghosh camp of Purva Andhra 570 Vadaks from 27 districts participated while in Chhattisgarh 526 Vadaks from 70 places of 25 districts and 351 Vadaks from 59 places of 15 districts in Deogiri prant took part in these camps. Ghosh units are set up in these places as a result of these camps.
Bouddhik Vibhag
An All India baithak and orientation of Prant Bouddhik Pramukhs and workshop for speakers were organized after the Sangh Shiksha Varg. Similarly such meetings were held in almost all the Prants. In December, a special Baudhik Prashikshan Varg of selected swayamsevaks, who completed Third Year in recent years, was held at Bhagyanagar in which 38 karyakartas present
an overview of eleven important subjects which included ill effects of
consumerist life style, place and role of women in society, rural
development, environmental imbalance and the concept of national
reawakening as envisaged by Swami Vivekananda. This proved to be
beneficial for development of next generation karyakartas.
Prachar Vibhag
Various training programme were held by Prachar Vibhag in 2011-12 on
subjects like panel discussion, press conference etc under the guidance
of some media experts. Baithaks for in-charges Jagaran Patrika, Vishwa
Samvad Kendra, publications, periodicals etc were also held.
Sewa Vibhag
In collaboration with Rashtriya Sewa Bharati ‘Sewa Sangam‘ programs were organized in 10 places by Sewa Vibhag. Representatives of 706 organizations from 17 prants participated
in these programme. This included 3153 representatives including 480
women members. Benedictions of revered Pujya Swami Vasudevananda
Saraswatiji, revered Swami Satyamitranandji, Swami Kailashananaji and
other saints were received in these programs. Besides, guidance from
various social activists was also provided.
These programs were successful in creating necessary enthusiasm,
inspiration and impetus to the work. The experience of these programs
was that such collective thinking and exchange of notes should take
place on a regular basis.
Gram Vikas
With the positive effects of Vishwa Mangal Go-gram Yatra and active participation of our swayamsevaks in village development, nearly 200 villages have been converted as ‘Prabhat Gram’. In some Prants, due to project-oriented shakhas, the pace of social transformation in villages has accelerated. In most of the prants campaigns
for protection of cow progeny and bio-farming are being undertaken.
Experiements in Kalpataru Patratu (Jharkhand), Mohad (Madhya Pradesh),
Idakadu (Karnataka), Kathada (Gujarat) are worth mentioning here. A
meeting at Mohad in November 2011 was attended by 75 karyakartas from all over the country. This meeting deliberated on expanding the scope of activities with the help and cooperation of Matrishakti (women), shishu-bal-yuva shakti (children and youth) and sajjan shakti (Virtuous people).
Vishesh Vritta
Dakshin Tamil Nadu
Massive congregation of Dakshin Tamil Nadu prant was orgnized at Kanyakumari in view of the 150th anniversary of Swami Vivekananda. The congregation was attended by 15906 swayamsevaks in full uniform reflecting the growth of Sangh work in that prant.
52000 citizens too attended the program and listened to the speech of
PP Sarsanghchalakji. This massive congregation indeed reflected the
acceptability of Sangh ideology and activities in Tamil Nadu which was achieved by the hard toil and untiring zeal of our karyakartas.
Hindu Shakti Sangam Maha Shibir in Uttar Karnataka
Extensive preparations were going on for this Maha Shibir for the
last two years. A total of 21,763 Swayamsevaks from 1982 places attended
this Maha Shibir. The Maha Shibir of entire Karnataka held in 1981 was
attended by 21,000 Swayamsevaks. Our activity has grown leaps and bounds
in the last several decades. Support of the local people was also
impressive. 15% Swayamsevaks were first timers for such a Shibir; yet
discipline, physical demonstrations and arrangements had been very
impressive. Support of the media too was satisfying. This Shibir will
certainly prove a landmark in the growth of Sangh activity in Uttar
Karnataka. Participation from 55% Mandals in the Shibir and a total of
1616 Ghosh players from 66 places in the Shibir need special mention. An
exhibition by name Yuga Drishti’ depicting various aspects of our
country, culture and Sangh has also been held in the Shibir which was
visited by more than 1 lakh citizens. Three symposia were organized on
the last day of the Shibir; 176 saints were present in one while 1500
eminent citizens attended the other. Over 3500 women attended the third.
About 47000 citizens attended the concluding ceremony of the Shibir.
Paschim Andhra
After a gap of several years camps were organized for swayamsevaks at
district level. 14,890 swayamsevaks participated from 1633 places. 455
graduate students attended one camp among whom were 45 from one college.
Gond Samaj Sammelan
In Andhra, Dharma Jagaran Samanvay Vibhag had organized a Baithak of
200 prominent people of Gond community. Various problems of the
community were discussed there. It was decided there to organize a
massive Hindu Sammelan. 52 community meetings were organized at 40
places. 70 karyakartas travelled to 300 villages in preparation to the
event. 8000 men and 3000 women attended the Sammelan. Participation of
saints enhanced the prestige of the event. Program was held in the
auspicious presence of Swami Chinmayanandaji and Sri Sri Vidyaranya
Bharatiji from Haridwar.
Devgiri Prant
A week-long focused campaign was undertaken to strengthen Shakhas.
Special efforts were made on 243 Shakhas in 151 places. It resulted in
the increase of 114 Shakhas. As a follow up, Shakha Darshan program was
undertaken. It had good results. A special program was organized this
year. There were campaigns in the past years on issues like ‘Punyabhumi
Bharat’, Prarthana Abhyas’ and ‘Surya Namaskar’ etc. Keeping the water
problem in view a ‘water literacy week’ had been planned this year.
Programs were held during 1-8 January in 177 villages and 120 towns.
Water conservation, clean drinking water etc issues were highlighted
through discussions, stickers etc. 25,692 families have been contacted. Shakhas in rural areas contributed to a great extent in implementation of this program.
Gujarat Prant
‘Social Goodwill Meetings’ (Samajik Sadbhav Baithak) were
organized at 58 places in all the 38 districts for a discussion on
“Communal and Targeted Violence Bill” in which 4100 special invitees
were present. The presence of youth in these meetings was worth
mentioning. Participation of Revered saints representing 40 different
sects was also encouraging. 150,000 Gujarati and 5000 English booklets
were distributed in the Prant on this topic. This issue was discussed among various biradaris during the Dipawali Milan programs.
Malwa Prant
On the occasion of Hariyali Amavasya a total of 18124 saplings were
planted in 657 places. Akhand Bharat Samkalp Diwas programs were held on
14-15 Aug. in 382 places in which 33,828 students participated. A camp
for selected Bal Swayamsevaks was held in the Prant which was attended
by 3388 Bal Swayamsevaks from 238 Shakhas. 750 villages were contacted
and public meetings held during the 10-day Jagaran Yatra of Dharma
Jagaran Vibhag in Badvani district. Tribal brethren participated in it
in large numbers. ‘Indal Raja Worship’, which is popular in that tribal
region, was celebrated as a public festival on large scale. More than
35,000 tribals attended the festival and collectively vowed to protect
and preserve our dharma and culture.
Madhya Bharat Prant
In view of PP Sarsanghchalakji’s first ever tour of Rajgarh district which boasts of having maximum number of shakhas in the Prant, a karyakarta sammelan and Hindu Samagam was organized. In this program 10215 karyakartas from 1020 villages were present. Besides, 9600 citizens including 900 Mahila participated in the program.
On the other hand, the route March organized in Shivpuri, one of the
districts with least number of Shakhas, was unprecedented. It was
decided to organize a route march as a morale booster with 10,000
swayamsevaks. To achieve this goal a schedule of programs was also drawn
up. Over 1000 karyakartas attended the Baithak for preparation followed
by 168 baithaks all over the district. 80 karyakartas gave full time as
Vistaraks. 20 hostels, 18 graduate colleges and many other private
institutions were contacted. 5,800 swayamsevaks from 350 out of the
total 750 villages of the district participated in the route march. From
around 100 families swayamsevaks of 3 generations participated in the
march. Ma. Suresh Soniji addressed the program.
Mahakoshal Prant
Health camps were organized by Seva Vibhag for women, children and
handicapped in the remote tribal regions of the Prant with the help of
Sewa Bharati and Saksham. These camps were held in districts like
Dindori, Shahadol, Damoh and Mandla. Sewav Basts in Jabalpur too were
included. 22,621 citizens were provided with medical check up with the
help of the services of 283 doctors. 604 karyakartas were engaged in
this campaign. All attendees at these health camps were presented with a
photo of Bhagwan
Ram and a locket of Ma Narmadaji. Follow up has been
chalked out.
In Jabalpur Mahanagar, environment protection scheme was chalked out by Sewa Vibhag in collaboration with shakhas and under this 5500 trees were planted.
Punjab Prant
Events that call for special mention in Punjab Prant include the
Shakha Darshan program and the camp for graduate students. 142 senior
functionaries have visited 423 Shakhas in a stipulated period. As a
result reduction in number of Shakhas during winters could be arrested.
A camp for university students was organized in November 2011 in
order to increase our activity among them. There was participation from
142 graduate colleges and 9 universities in the camp. 3 vice
chancellors, 8 senior professors and 30 lecturers too participated in
the camp. This camp was the first experience of Sangh for over 180
students. Follow up plans have also been drawn.
Meerut Prant
Special attention was given to expanding the work among the college students in Meerut Prant. This year too, vibhag-wise
camps for college students were organized in which 2910 students from
786 places participated. Out of these, 1586 students attended the camps
for the first time. The participation registered a growth of 700 swayamsevaks over the last year’s number.
Dakshin Bang
Costal districts of Gangasagar and Sunderban (South 24 Parganas) of Dakshin Bang are
sensitive the districts which are sensitive and prone to natural
disasters and communal tensions. Special efforts were undertaken for
expansion of our work in Sunderban district. In view of PP
Sarsanghchalakji’s visit special attempts were made due to which the
number of shakhas have gone up from 56 to 124. 1800 swayamsevak in full uniform participated in the program of PP Sarsanghchalakji. Besides 8000 citizens were also present. 500 swayamsevaks performed physical programs.
Earth Quake Relief Work in Sikkim
The October 18, 2011 massive earthquake has devastated badly shattered the life of people in North Sikkim. But the help from our swayamsevaks was instantaneous and quick. With whatever available material they plunged into relief activities. ‘Bhukamp pidit sahayata samiti‘
was formed to provide succor to the affected people. They were given
tarpaulin, blankets, utensils, ration, medicines and other necessary
items. For permanent relief schemes are underway under the auspices of ‘Kanchanjangha Sewa Trust-Sikkim’. Plans are being chalked out to set up hostels and other service projects.
Programs held against Communal and Targeted Violence Bill -2011
Programs were held all over the country in the context of the Communal and Targeted Violence Bill – 2011 to
awaken eminent citizens, social and religious leaders. Sampark Vibhag,
VHP, Adhivakta Parishad were in the forefront in organizing these
programs and exposing the divisive, unconstitutional and anti-Hindu
mindset of the Congress. As per information available 3117 programs were
held in various places in the country in which 1,54,358 eminent
citizens includes 13,652 Mahila, participated.
National scenario
Mass campaign against corruption
Massive popular campaigns were launched last year for bringing in Jan
Lokpal Bill and bringing back Indian black money from banks abroad.
Sangh swayamsevaks also as consciouos citizens participated in this
movement in a big way. These campaigns received huge popular support.
Unwarranted controversy was sought to be created for narrow political
ends over the involvement of Sangh in these campaigns. Instead of
addressing the concerns of these campaigns efforts were made to divert
the public attention.
Reprehensible attempts were made to crush the campaigns using brute force of power.
Need of the hour is for all political, social and religious leaders
to come together and brain storm over systemic reforms and inch towards
that. That only can ensure solution to this problem.
Communal and Targeted Violence Bill 2011
Controversy arose from the first day itself over this proposed bill
at all levels everywhere. The National Advisory Council, which is akin
to parallel power centre, neither truly represents the society nor is
the bill proposed by it is in national interest. Wording in the draft
and recommendations made smack of political and anti-Hindu mindset.
Definition of ‘Group’ in this draft totally negates the spirit of ‘One
People’ in our Constitution. It divides countrymen into minority and
majority. It holds majority Hindu community responsible for all kinds of
communal violence. It recommends different punishments for same crime
on the basis of minority and majority. This draft also conspires to
divide Hindu society by including SCs and STs in the definition of
‘Group’.
Proposal to constitute a ‘National Authority’ will undermine the
Constitutional powers of the State Governments given under federal
system. This draft needs to be rejected lock, stock and barrel by all
sections of the society including all political parties, religious and
social leaders.
Opposition to Religion-based Reservations
The decision of the Union Govt. to extend 4.5% reservations to
Muslims out of the OBC quota of 27% following the recommendations of the
Sachar Committee is against the spirit of our Constitution and
affirmative action. There is already provision for reservations to the
backward section among Muslims. 4.5% provision is only for the sake of
vote bank and Muslim appeasement politics. Religion-based reservations
are neither in tune with the spirit of the Constitution nor in the
national interest. It adversely affects the benefits being extended to
the OBCs. On the other hand the reservations for SCs/STs in non-Hindu
institutions, which receive grants from the government, have been
terminated. This will only result in more conversions.
Country is witnessing dangers of conversion and demographic
imbalance. It is necessary to mobilise public opinion through public
awakening campaigns and ensure that such anti-Hindu measures are
prevented.
Unwarranted Misapprehensions
Incidents that cast aspersions on the credibility of the personnel of
the defense establishment and sensational media campaigns on such
matters lead to unwarranted misapprehensions in the minds of the people.
It will not only damage the trust in the security establishment but
also destroy the morale of the establishment. It is not in national
interest to target defense establishment and the scientists. Let there
be impartial investigations but it is imprudent to create atmosphere of
doubt and apprehension.
150 birth Anniversary of Swami Vivekananda
Country is going to celebrate 150 Birth Anniversary of Swamiji next
year. Life of Swamiji inspires the whole country for a vibrant life. It
inspires in the countrymen intense Hindutva, passionate commitment for
the motherland, sensitivity towards the society and profound motivation
for performing our duty. His message, delivered more than 100 years ago,
remains relevant to this day.
Our Sangh work is in reality the manifestation of the ideals
enunciated by Swami Vivekananda on several occasions. He said “National
integration of Bharat is consolidation of its scattered spiritual
strength; an organized society whose hearts reverberate with the same
spiritual music. Such an organized society is Bharat Rashtra”.
He further says: “By rekindling the faith in self various problems
confronting the country can be gradually solved. What is required today
is this faith. This society must become strong, powerful. Strength is
must today. Strength is life. What makes an indivdual work? Strength
only inspires one to work.”
The nature of our work is to create strength in the Hindu society.
P.P. Sri Guruji had said that once we inspire our society of crores with
a divine mixture, kindle pure emotions in their hearts and, inculcate
discipline to use that collective strength with judiciousness, we can
undoubtedly create an impenetrable, invincible and ever victorious
prowess. Our resolve is to manifest such massive judicious strength in
our working system of day-to-day shakha.
Bhaiyyaji Suresh Joshi, RSS General Secretary
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