Women most important factor in nation’s progress: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat

Kolhapur/Solapur: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat has said women are most important in a nation's progress and all 142 crore Indians must come together to make the country great.Bhagwat was speaking at the "Parivar Utsav" at Hutatma Smriti Mandir on Thursday to celebrate the silver jubilee years of Udyogvardhini in Solapur. The institution was founded by late Nanaji Deshmukh, a senior RSS pracharak.Bhagwat said that if a man is trained, he will work for his lifetime, but if a woman is trained, she will not only work but also ensure the progress of the next generation. "Women are the ones who impart values and affection, and children grow under their affectionate care. Children grow under the parents' shadow till the age of 12, which becomes their foundation. During this period, their nature and temperament are formed. Even if they wander away later in life, they return to this foundation. Making this foundation strong is crucial, and this is what mothers do," said Bhagwat.Bhagwat said that women possess qualities of affection, enabling them to perform many tasks that men cannot. "However, God has also given women the qualities given to men, so women can do whatever men do. Therefore, men should not work with arrogance thinking they will uplift women. Men should allow women to do the work they wish to do and make them capable. They should be freed from traditional constraints and given open space. Today, women are at the forefront in many fields," the RSS chief said.Over the past 24 years, thousands of women overcame various challenges and journeyed towards prosperous and dignified lives with the help of Udyogvardhini. The institution made hundreds of women economically self-reliant by providing employment through tailoring, food products, and cooking, creating numerous women entrepreneurs.Bhagwat released the book "Udyogvardhini Ki Sevavrati" written by renowned author Nayanbehen Joshi and edited by senior journalist Arun Karmarkar, and inaugurated the documentary "Akhand Yatra", based on Udyogvardhini's work."Even the cruelest person has a grain of compassion somewhere deep inside, which is why they are in human form. Though people may seem selfish, a time comes when their inner compassion awakens, and this is eternal. A society of good people is always secure and prosperous. This is why RSS work aims to organize society. The foundation of RSS work is belongingness. The RSS pledge contains the word "our" - our sacred Hindu dharma, Hindu culture, and Hindu society for the Hindu nation - all four words have "our", which is excellent," said Bhagwat.District collector Kumar Ashirwad, Udyogvardhini president Chandrika Chauhan, institution secretary Medha Rajopadhye, guidance committee members Ram Reddy, Suhasini Shah, Vasudev Bang, Madhavi Rayte, Ketan Vora, Anand Joshi, Dhiren Gada, Udyogvardhini vice-president Shobha Shrivastav, treasurer Varsha Vibhute, director Gitanjali Chauhan, Shantabai Take, Sulochana Bhakare, Dipali Deshpande as well as large number of Udyogvardhini's sevavrati workers were present.(With inputs from Suryakant Asbe)Kate gets bail, Maratha activist detainedDeepak Kate, the BJP Yuva Morcha state secretary, who was among the two arrested for attacking Sambhaji Brigade leader Pravin Gaikwad, was released on bail Thursday. Meanwhile, the Solapur police detained seven Maratha activists associated with Gaikwad's outfit. They threatened to disrupt the event where the RSS chief was the chief guest.