Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Oct 6: The Vidyarathi Shakha (student unit) of the Central University of Jammu celebrated the 100th Foundation Day of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) on Monday within the University campus.
Prior to the celebration, student volunteers conducted a Path Sanchalan (route march) inside the campus. This became the first-ever route march in the history of the Central University of Jammu, marking a significant milestone. The event stands as a testimony to the growing connection of youth and students in educational institutions with the RSS, and to its increasing strength and popularity in Jammu and Kashmir.
A total of 96 Swayamsevaks (volunteers), including students, research scholars, teaching faculty, and non-teaching staff, participated in full uniform, while 12 volunteers participated without uniform. Their disciplined and alert demeanor added a special charm to the occasion. In addition, 205 guests, including students, research scholars, faculty, non-teaching employees, and residents of the staff quarters, also actively participated in the programme.
The chief speaker of the event was Mukesh, Prant Pracharak of Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh. In his address, he emphasized the need to awaken the spirit of nationalism and patriotism among the youth and every citizen. He remarked that India endured nearly a thousand years of foreign invasions, particularly under the Mughal and British rulers, which caused immense cultural damage and subjugation. This long period deeply impacted the cultural consciousness of Indian society. He stressed that the reconstruction of nationalistic consciousness and the restoration of cultural pride is the only way forward.
Mukesh said that when young people develop discipline, a spirit of service, and dedication to national interest, only then can the nation become strong and self-reliant. He further stated that the 100th Foundation Day of the RSS not only reminds us of history but also continuously inspires us to work for positive social change and nation-building.
The chief guest of the event was Prof. Sanjeev Jain, Vice-Chancellor of the Central University of Jammu.
Subhash Ji, Sanghchalak of district Samba, also graced the event as a special guest.
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