New Delhi: The Rashtriya Swamsevak Sangh Sah Sarkaryavah Arun Kumar on Saturday briefed the media on the resolution passed by the Akhil Bharatiya Pratinidhi Sabha (ABPS) in Bengaluru today. Along with him, Sunil Ambekar, Akhil Bharatiya Prachar Pramukh, were also present on the dais.
Among others who were also present on the occasion included Karnataka Uttar and Dakshin Prachar Pramukh Arun Kumar, Kshetra Prachar Pramukh Aayush Nadimpalli, Akhil Bharatiya Sah Prachar Pramukhs Pradip Joshi and Narendra Kumar.
Addressing the media, Arun Kumar spoke about the persecution of Hindus in Bangladesh. Condemning the attacks on maths, temples, desecration of deities, looting of properties, and forcible religious conversions are condemnable, he observed that perpetrators of these crimes have been emboldened by institutional apathy and government inaction.
While highlighting the continuous decline of the Hindu population in Bangladesh, he further said, “The historical oppression of Hindus, especially among the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, remains a persistent issue. However, the level of organized violence and the government’s passive response in the last year is deeply alarming.” he said.
Arun Kumar added, “The ABPS also raised concerns on the rising anti-Bharat rhetoric in Bangladesh, which threatens to strain the historically deep-rooted ties between the two nations. The resolution warns of the interference of international forces, including Pakistan and deep-state elements, who seek to destabilize the region by fueling communal tensions and fostering distrust.”
“The ABPS resolution underscored that Bharat and its neighboring countries share a common cultural and historical heritage, and any form of communal discord in one part of the region affects the entire subcontinent, he briefed,” he added further.
Sharing further details of the meeting he pointed out that the focus during the meeting was also on the expansion and consolidation of impactful work of the RSS in the last 100 years.
Briefing the media on the journey of the RSS further, Arun Kumar spoke about the gradual expansion of the RSS. He added that the aim of the RSS is to be ‘Sarva Sparshi, Sarva Vyapi’ (touching all aspects of the society and nation). Pointing out that Sangh works in remotest and tribal parts of the country today, he noted that there are 1031 shakhas in Janjati (tribal) areas of Koraput and Bolangir in Odisha.
Speaking further at the press conference, Arun Kumar added that while the RSS works through consultation and mutual agreement, thousands of meetings are conducted with various stakeholders in the society. “Nearly 1.5 lakh men and women personalities were contacted and interactions were organised with them, he added while briefing the media on the RSS’ work on women empowerment last year.
