This was informed by RSS Sarkaryawah Dattatreya Hosabale at a press conference here on March 14 coinciding with the concluding session of the RSS's top decision-making body the Akhil Bharatiya Pratinidhi Sabha (ABPS). 

Hosabale said that the RSS and the entire society will continue to work to remove all the obstacles coming in the way of the nation's resurgence. The narrative about the country should change as we march ahead in this Amrit Kaal, and answers to questions pertaining to India should emanate from India only, he added. Distorted history should be replaced by correct history so that the countrymen can take pride in their heritage.

In the coming months, the RSS will aim to focus on five dimensions of social transformation. These five dimensions include social harmony, family values, ecological conservation, Swadeshi (Bharatiya) conduct, and civic duty, Hosabale said.

He further said that the objective of this action plan is to strengthen the voice against discrimination in society and make constant efforts for harmony. In response to a question, he made it clear in unequivocal terms that untouchability is a disgrace to society, and that the RSS is committed to eradicating it.

The RSS remains concerned about the prevailing population imbalance, an issue that has found its mention in the Supreme Court also. Former chief election commissioner T.N. Seshan and Mahatma Gandhi had also talked about this, the Sarkaryawah said while replying to questions.

On Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's criticism of the RSS and his statement in London about democracy being in danger in India, Sarkaryavah expected that a senior parliamentarian like him should talk more responsibly. Moreover, those who did not even apologize for the imposing Emergency in the country have no moral right to talk about democracy today, he said.

He once again affirmed that the RSS’s idea of Hindu Rashtra envisions a cultural nation, different from the concept of a 'State' with geo-political boundaries. When seen from this perspective, there is no doubt that Bharat is a Hindu Rashtra.

Replying to a question about same-sex marriage, he asserted that Sangh is of the firm belief that marriage is a sacred ritual that takes place between a man and a woman. This is because the purpose of marriage is the larger interest of society, not just enjoying the carnal pleasure.

Hosabale said that Bharat’s economy is growing at a rapid pace, and its influence and profile are rising in the strategic and diplomatic spheres. At this juncture, the entire society needs to come together and work for achieving comprehensive development. There are several forces, both in Bharat and abroad, that want to stop Bharat from moving forward on this path. But, unitedly and with the spirit of ‘Swa’, we shall render these forces ineffective, and ensure Bharat’s rejuvenation and resurgence, he said exuding confidence.

Pratinidhis (representatives) from different Prants (states) of the country brainstormed in the ABPS meeting that lasted for three days. The annual report was presented on the first day of the meeting, which showed that the number of Shakhas has increased from 62,000 to 68,000. By next year, the RSS aims to increase this to one lakh. It was also decided to organize a Parivaar Milan (family get-together) in the Shakhas every three months. Sunil Ambekar, the Akhil Bharatiya Prachar Pramukh, Narendra Thakur, and Alok Kumar were also present at today’s press conference.