RSS Chief Emphasizes Character Building as Core Mission at Nagpur Event Mohan Bhagwat, the RSS chief, delivered a speech at the “Priya Yashwantrao” event in Nagpur, organized by the Vidarbha unit of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), to commemorate the birth centenary of Prof Yashwantrao Kelkar, the organization’s founding architect. Speaking at the Kavivarya Suresh Bhat Auditorium in Reshimbagh, Bhagwat asserted that the essence of the RSS’s organizational work lies in shaping individuals through “manushya nirman” (character building). He emphasized that every RSS volunteer, regardless of the platform they work on, must prioritize cultivating better human beings as their primary task. Bhagwat drew a metaphor from nature, stating that “a bird flies using both its wings,” and likened this to the necessity of balancing “gyan” (knowledge) and “karma” (action) to achieve spiritual and personal growth. He highlighted the importance of patience and perseverance, noting that “all endeavours take time” and that the Sangh’s history over the past century demonstrates how resolve leads to fulfillment at the right moment. Reflecting on Kelkar’s legacy, Bhagwat described his work as rooted in eternal principles, stating that recognizing and living by fundamental truths is the methodology that guided Kelkar’s efforts to expand the organization. He framed the event as an intellectual and moral awakening, stressing that the words shared during the program are meant to take root in participants’ minds and bring about transformative change in their lives. Bhagwat also addressed the current context, urging the RSS to capitalize on its favorable phase to expand its work.#mohan_bhagwat #akhil_bharatiya_vidyarthi_parishad #kavivarya_suresh_bhat_auditorium #priya_yashwantrao #vidarbha_unit
NMC House Set for Stormy Question Hour as Civic Issues Take Center Stage The Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) general body meeting, scheduled for Wednesday at the Kavivarya Suresh Bhat Auditorium, is poised to become a contentious session as corporators prepare to raise a wide array of issues related to governance, enforcement, and civic welfare. The agenda includes discussions on illegal hoardings, encroachments, infrastructure gaps, and compensation for civic workers, reflecting growing pressure on the administration to address long-standing concerns ahead of critical policy decisions. A pending question from the March 20 meeting is expected to resurface, focusing on illegal hoardings. Corporator Vijay Zalke will seek clarity on the civic body’s policy and the total number of commercial hoarding permissions granted. The issue has repeatedly emerged due to safety risks and allegations of selective enforcement. Leader of opposition Sanjay Mahakalkar has also raised concerns about whether FIRs are being registered against unauthorized hoardings, banners, and posters, highlighting the persistent gap between regulations and on-ground action. Encroachments in the form of unauthorized weekly markets are set to spark debate. Lawyer Sanjaykumar Balpande has flagged the proliferation of such markets in high-density commercial areas like Itwari, Gandhibagh, and Ganjipeth. His query seeks accountability over which department is responsible for enforcement and demands data on fines collected over the past year—a matter that has drawn repeated complaints from traders and residents. Human cost and compensation-related issues are likely to add an emotional dimension to the proceedings.#sanjay_mahakalkar #vijay_zalke #nmc_house #kavivarya_suresh_bhat_auditorium #sanjaykumar_balpande
