Gorakhpur: Hundreds of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) volunteers participated in a Shastra Pujan ceremony and path sanchalan (march) organised on Vijayadashami at Surya Kund Kalyan Mandapam under the RSS Mahanagar Uttar Bhag.The volunteers from Suryanagar took part in the march in full uniform. RSS Prant Pracharak Ramesh was the chief speaker.The programme began with Shastra Pujan by Ramesh and Sah Nagar Sanghchalak Amarnath. They also offered floral tributes to Lord Ram, Goddess Durga, RSS founder Keshav Baliram Hedgewar and the organisation’s second chief, MS Golwalkar.Addressing the gathering, Ramesh congratulated volunteers on the RSS completing 101 years, describing it as an organisation committed to national service, discipline and values. He said Vijayadashami symbolised the victory of righteousness over evil, justice over injustice and humility over arrogance. “No matter how powerful unrighteousness may be, righteousness ultimately prevails,” he said, urging people to follow the ideals of Lord Ram.Ramesh said the RSS worked continuously for the security of the nation and humanity. He added that its volunteers followed the Indian ethos of “Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah, Sarve Santu Niramayah” (May all be happy and free from illness).
