Caste, sect and language are not identity of Hindus: Bhagwat

Jalna, Maharashtra, Nov 8: Caste, language and sects are not the identity of the Hindus but unity in integrity is, Sarsanghchalak of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Dr Mohan Bhagwat has said here.

He was addressing a congregation of the RSS called 'Samarsata Sangam' late last evening when he said, 'We all are one and the truth should be brought to the world by making the Hindu community casteless' Dr Bhagwat appealed to the people. The dais was shared by Mahanta Ramgiri Maharaj, Gangadhar Pawar and district unit chief Sunil Goyal. At the outset Dr Bhagwat was welcomed by offering a book written by Ramgiri Maharaj and a garland. Underlining the importance of the Indian culture, school of thinking and broad vision Dr Bhagwat said that the coming era will be of the Hindus only and it is to be proved to the entire world. 'Many attempts were made to eradicate the Hindutva but failed', he added.  The Hindu community remained unorganised because of division on the basis of caste, sects, anguages and traditions. He called for a need of changing the vision of the people to attend Artha (economic progress), Kama (desires) and the Moksha (salvation). Referring to the various schools of thinking he said that because of the caste barriers, the community could not be organised together. 'The RSS is not based on the caste but on the Hindutva concept', he said. He appealed to the people to use the strength to eradicate the criminals and use the character for conserving the culture of the country. Ramgiri Maharaj praised the working of the RSS and appealed to the spectators to use the Indian products only. Rajendra Kalkate gave a preparatory speech.  The programme was conducted by Bhushan Hiwarekar, while a vote of thanks was proposed by Nitin Bagdi. Thousands of peoples from Jalna district and around attended the events. UNI