Organisational changes are being made to reach every part of India, says Sunil Ambekar of RSS Premium

Sunil Ambekar of RSS discusses organisational changes and initiatives to unify India and address social challenges in an exclusive interview.

From defending BJP ruled State’s restrictions on Namaz on roads to supporting the idea of allowing only Hindus to enter the Char Dham temples, RSS national publicity in-charge Sunil Ambekar in an exclusive interview to Ishita Mishra spoke at length on topics like demographic change and population imbalance and Gen Z protest in Nepal and Bangladesh. He also defended Narendra Modi’s government on ongoing West Asia conflict and appointment of Naitin Anbin as BJP chief.

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It’s been 100 years since the RSS was founded in 1925. How does the Sangh define its core ideology, and how has it changed over these 100 years?

The founding vision of the Sangh was clear from the very beginning: to guide the nation toward a state of the highest prosperity and glory. The most essential requirement to achieve this goal is having unity among Hindus and unity within society as a whole. For this purpose, individuals fully dedicated to this mission were needed. With such people and these objectives in mind, the work of the Sangh began.

The core idea has always been that this is a Hindu nation, where Hindutva is understood as a way of life. This way of life is not opposed to anyone, nor is it meant to eliminate or harm others; rather, it is intended for the welfare of all. Therefore, its establishment is beneficial not only for India but for the entire world and all of humanity. It was with this pure and selfless spirit that the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh was founded.

This foundational thought has remained unchanged over time. However, as time, circumstances, and societal needs evolve, and as the number of workers grows, the Sangh engages with a wider range of issues. While doing so, it continues to express its ideas based on its original principles. The nation remains supreme in its thinking, and this reflects in its approach to national security, development, and unity. The core vision remains consistent and continues to guide its path.