Delhi CM Rekha Gupta hails RSS for nation-building

IANS May 18, 2025 484 views

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta delivered a powerful speech praising the RSS as a transformative cultural institution during the National Harmony Conference. She emphasized the organization's role in nation-building and character development while expressing strong support for traders boycotting countries perceived as supporting terrorism. Gupta highlighted the importance of national unity and cultural self-confidence in her remarks. Her statements reflect a robust stance on protecting national interests and promoting social harmony.

"The Sangh is not merely an organisation but a living school of culture, service and nation building" - Rekha Gupta
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta hails RSS for nation-building
New Delhi, May 18: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday praised the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) for its role in nation building and described the organisation as a ‘living school of culture’.

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Delhi CM celebrates RSS centenary at National Harmony Conference

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Supports traders' boycott of countries backing terror

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Emphasizes national unity and cultural self-confidence

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Calls for complete disengagement from nations supporting terrorism

Addressing the National Harmony Conference, organised on the occasion of the centenary year of the RSS under the aegis of Samajik Chetana Manch run by Bhagwan Parshuram Seva Sansthan, she said such events provide new energy to social cooperation, harmony and cultural self-confidence.

“The Sangh is not merely an organisation but a living school of culture, service and nation building - where the journey of nation building begins with character building,” she said in a post on social media platform X.

“Today I got the opportunity to participate in the National Harmony Conference… In this conference, important discussions were held on strengthening unity, dialogue and harmony among different sections of the society,” she said.

Earlier, supporting the policy of nation first, the Chief Minister welcomed the decision of city traders to boycott products and institutions from Turkey and Azerbaijan for the two countries’ support to Pakistan during Operation Sindoor.

During a visit to the Azadpur Mandi in north Delhi, Chief Minister Gupta said, “I compliment the traders for the boycott. If any nation works against Bharat’s interest in any form, then Indian citizens will boycott it.”

“The decision reflects the traders’ patriotism,” she said.

Supporting the public outrage against countries supporting terror in India, she said, “There will be no ‘vyapar, varta or sambandh’ (trade, communication or relation with countries supporting terror.”

The Chief Minister also welcomed the decision by Delhi-based Jawaharlal Nehru University and Jamia Millia Islamia to end their MoUs with Turkish educational institutions.

“There has to be a 100 per cent boycott of countries which are supporting terror in our country,” she said.

Reader Comments

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Anil K.
Finally, a CM who speaks for national interest without hesitation! RSS has indeed contributed immensely to social harmony and character building. The boycott stance is also necessary - why should we trade with nations funding terror? Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
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Priya M.
While I appreciate the CM's nationalist stance, shouldn't we focus more on domestic issues? Delhi's pollution and infrastructure need urgent attention. RSS praise is fine but governance should be priority #1.
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Rahul S.
Strong words on Turkey/Azerbaijan! But will this boycott actually hurt them? Our trade volume is minimal. We need stronger diplomatic actions rather than symbolic gestures. Still, good to see leaders taking clear stands.
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Sunita P.
As a teacher, I appreciate RSS's work in education and cultural preservation. Their shakhas teach discipline and patriotism to youth. But we must ensure such organizations remain inclusive of all Indians regardless of background.
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Vikram D.
The CM is absolutely right about cutting ties with terror-supporting nations. But I worry about students affected by ending university MoUs. Can't we have exceptions for genuine academic exchanges? Education shouldn't suffer due to politics.
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Meena T.
National harmony conferences are good, but actions matter more. When will we see concrete steps to address discrimination faced by Northeastern communities in Delhi? That would show real commitment to unity.

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