American Hindu leaders welcome new RSS President

CHICAGO: Hindu community leaders of America welcomed appointment of Mohan Bhagwat as Sarasanghachalak, or Chief of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), India.

CHICAGO: Hindu community leaders of America welcomed appointment of Mohan Bhagwat as Sarasanghachalak, or Chief of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), India. The Hindu community activists witnessed first hand the dynamic personality of Mohan Ji during his visit to USA in 2007.

A 58-year-old veterinary doctor, Bhagwat becomes one of the youngest to head the RSS and is the sixth Sarasanghachalak to come from three generation of RSS activists.

Girish Naik, President of Hindus of Greater Houston said, "Hindus of Greater Houston welcome the appointment of Shri Mohanji to lead the responsibilities of, one of the most influential Hindu organization - RSS."

Ved Nanda, Professor of Law at the University of Denver, remarked: "Shri Bhagwat has the utmost clarity of vision and thought. He demonstrates total integrity and humility. An eloquent speaker and effective communicator, he has a very warm personality and easily endears himself even to strangers."

The principles of RSS ideology, according to Mohanji, are based on the oneness of whole humanity. India is threatened by lack of unity, equality and untouchability among Hindus that is eroding our moral strength and values. It is one of the largest social organizations in India dedicated to creating selfless volunteers to serve the humanity with humility. Today with tireless efforts, RSS volunteers are involved in wide range of social movement through over 43 national organizations such as Sewa Bharati, Vanvasi Kalyan Ashram, Ekal Vidyalay, etc.

Bhagwat's world view is, "The borders are porous, Pakistan is not any friendlier, Nepal is in turmoil and Bangladesh has training centers for terrorists". On Indo-US nuclear cooperation, regarding nuclear treaty, Bhagwat accepted need of cooperation and understanding, but he warned that the treaty should not harm the sovereignty of any nation.

Bhagwat worries about poverty, unemployment and inflation are growing and politicians are exploiting the difference between communities and castes, He warned about danger of religious conversion of Hindus. Bhagwat is also hopeful.

India has emerged as an economic power. A fearless, alert public and strong government are needed to fight terrorism, Bhagwat said. He described India's condition as a mixed bag of positives and negatives. He emphasized upon unity of Hindu society and awakening of people power.