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RSS Plans 10,000 New Shakhas to Reach Bengal Youth
The RSS has started a month-long programme for young people in West Bengal.
It wants to open about 10,000 new shakhas, which are local RSS branches.
The organisation plans to hold meetings for youths at the block level.
At these meetings, it will discuss nationalism, patriotism and social service.
Local organisers will invite young people to attend.
The RSS says young people are important for the country’s future.
Its Bengal spokesperson Jishnu Basu said many youngsters are showing interest in the organisation.
The campaign is scheduled to continue until 15 September.
The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh has launched a month-long youth outreach campaign across West Bengal.
The organisation aims to open around 10,000 new shakhas, or local branches, in the state.
Block-level youth conferences will promote nationalism, patriotism and social service.
Local RSS functionaries will mobilise young people and encourage participation in organisational activities.
The campaign is expected to continue until 15 September, following a recent address by RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat to young people.
- Who
- The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, led in the state’s outreach by local functionaries and spokesperson Jishnu Basu.
- What
- A month-long youth outreach programme aiming to establish around 10,000 new shakhas in West Bengal.
- Where
- Across West Bengal, through district and block-level activities.
- When
- The campaign is expected to continue until 15 September; it began days after Mohan Bhagwat addressed young people.
- Why
- To strengthen the RSS’s grassroots presence and attract more young people, especially members of Generation Z, to its activities.
Key facts
- Organisation
- Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS)
- Location
- West Bengal
- Target
- Around 10,000 new shakhas
- Campaign length
- One month
- Main activities
- Block-level youth conferences and local mobilisation
- Themes
- Nationalism, patriotism and social service
- Expected end date
- 15 September
Quotes
Jishnu Basu
RSS functionary and Bengal media spokesperson
“Today’s youth are the future of the country. Through the youth conferences, we will speak to young people about nationalism, patriotism and social service. There is growing interest among many youngsters in the RSS, and we want to provide them with an opportunity to participate in these conferences.”
thestatesman.com
Sources
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