Archive · 26 Jul 2026
RSS Leader Calls for Social Awakening in Bengal
Jishnu Basu, a leader from the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), believes that West Bengal needs more than just a change in government.
He thinks the state needs a 'social and moral awakening' to tackle issues like corruption in the education sector and the influence of foreign agencies on young minds.
Basu also criticizes what he calls 'Cultural Marxism' for dividing society and calls for a broader socio-cultural transformation.
He believes that lasting change can only come when society itself becomes more accountable.
Jishnu Basu, RSS leader, calls for 'social and moral awakening' in West Bengal.
Basu alleges foreign agencies are influencing young minds through social media.
He emphasizes the need for complete implementation of NEP 2020 to tackle corruption in education.
Basu blames 'Cultural Marxism' for deteriorating the education system and creating societal divisions.
He believes lasting change requires societal accountability, not just legal action.
- Who
- Jishnu Basu, RSS leader and Saha Prachar Pramukh of Purva Kshetra
- What
- Call for social and moral awakening in West Bengal
- When
- During an exclusive interaction with The Statesman
- Where
- West Bengal, India
- Why
- To address deeper social problems and promote societal accountability
Social and Moral Awakening
Political Change
Path to Change
Social and Moral Awakening
Jishnu Basu emphasizes the need for a 'social and moral awakening' and collective introspection in society, intellectuals, and institutions.
Political Change
Critics may argue that political change and government modification are necessary for substantial transformation in West Bengal.
- Jishnu Basu
- RSS's Saha Prachar Pramukh (Joint Publicity Chief) of Purva Kshetra (Eastern Region)
- National Education Policy (NEP) 2020
- Policy aimed at reforming the education sector, allegedly not effectively enforced in West Bengal
- Cultural Marxism
- Ideology blamed by Basu for deteriorating the education system and creating societal divisions
- Uniform Civil Code (UCC)
- Topic discussed by Basu in his interaction with The Statesman
- Border Security
- Topic discussed by Basu in his interaction with The Statesman