Sacrifices of Volunteers Shaped RSS Journey to Centenary The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) celebrated its centenary year with a focus on the sacrifices and dedication of its volunteers, as highlighted by RSS saha sarkaryavah Atul Limaye during the inauguration of the “Karyakarta Vikas Varga-2” training camp in Nagpur. Limaye emphasized that the organization’s growth over the decades was driven by the unwavering commitment of its volunteers, who faced ridicule, neglect, and even bans on three occasions. Despite these challenges, the RSS continued to expand, with Limaye crediting the “extraordinary conduct of seemingly ordinary volunteers” for shaping the Sangh’s journey. The 25-day training camp, attended by RSS leaders including saha sarkaryavah Ramdutt and Jaipur prant sanghchalak Mahendra Singh Maggo, brought together 880 volunteers from across the country. Limaye underscored the role of daily shakhas (local RSS groups) and training camps in fostering character development, noting that the organization’s foundational principles—India as a Hindu Rashtra, societal organization for national glory, and character building as a means to achieve these goals—have remained unchanged since the first training camps in 1927. Limaye described the Nagpur camp as particularly significant due to the city’s historical ties to the RSS. He emphasized that participation in the camp required both physical and mental preparedness, offering volunteers an opportunity to engage with the concept of the nation’s “Amrit Kaal” (noble era). The camp, running until June 4, will conclude with a valedictory address by RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat. Limaye also addressed the evolution of the camp’s methodology over time, stressing that while techniques may adapt, the Sangh’s core principles remain intact.#nagpur #rashtriya_swayamsevak_sangh #mohan_bhagwat #atul_limaye #karyakarta_vikas_varga_2
