Union Home Minister Amit Shah praised the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) for its significant role in India’s development, both pre and post-Independence. Speaking at an event in Chhattisgarh, Shah highlighted the RSS’s commitment to people’s welfare and rights. He emphasized the positive impact of RSS volunteers across the country.
Shah underscored the importance of a constructive ideology in politics and development, contrasting it with what he termed as “destructive” ideologies. He credited the BJP’s development-focused approach for Chhattisgarh’s progress under its governance. Shah stressed the need for ideologies promoting social, economic, and infrastructure development over those fostering conflict.
Recognizing the contributions of RSS volunteers to various sectors of national life, Shah mentioned the successful formation of new states during the tenures of Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Dr. Manmohan Singh. He highlighted the peaceful bifurcation of Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and Uttarakhand, attributing their growth to a positive ideological framework. Shah also discussed the challenges faced during the division of Andhra Pradesh.
Addressing the Maoist issue, Shah pointed out the affected regions and questioned why the problem did not spread to other more backward districts if lack of development was the root cause. He highlighted the need for holistic development to address such challenges effectively.
