Change In Subjects Incorporated In The Address of RSS Chief

Speech of RSS chief on the occasion of Vijayadashami. A detailed address emphasising global issues alongside national concerns. For the first time, the annual address explicitly targeted foreign countries, marking a shift in tone and scope source says. He recalled influential past world leaders such as Mahatma Gandhi, Winston Churchill, and Nelson Mandela, and discussed major international upheavals like the Arab Spring and the Ukraine conflict that led to significant shifts in global power dynamics, the source says. The address also touched upon economic tensions, including the US-China trade war and recent US tariffs, highlighting their impact on global stability.

The chief warned authorities involved in development projects to prioritise ecological values, emphasising the importance of sustainable progress, the source says. Additionally, the speech covered recent demonstrations in Ladakh, where protests against land acquisitions and infrastructure projects took place, and the arrest of Sonam Vangchu, a prominent activist. The speech was translated into 15 foreign languages—such as Russian, Chinese, Arabic, and Spanish—and 22 Indian languages, including Hindi, Tamil, Bengali, and Marathi. Foreign correspondents reported that the entire event drew significant international attention, with extensive media coverage. It was clear from the speech that the RSS not only focuses on national issues but also advocates for global harmony through ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam,’ the overarching concept of world brotherhood, the source says.