RSS wants social organisations not to depend on governments

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said that social and research organizations should work towards strong and permanent sources of funds to carry out work for the welfare of the society. He stressed that the governments keep changing every five years and social organisations must not depend on them.

Nagpur:There are possibilities of a government changing every five years and social organisations should not depend on them for help, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said on Monday.

Addressing an event to mark the 125th birth anniversary of Mahamahopadhyay V V Mirashi, Bhagwat said social and research organizations should work towards a strong and permanent source to carry out work for the welfare of the society.

"Those who want to speak to the government should approach it. But, I don't feel that social organizations should be dependent ("aashrit") on government. Because, governments keep changing, earlier the royal ("rajwati") government used to change in 30 to 50 years. Now, there are possibilities of a government changing in five years. Hence, there is no faith, until it is there, utilises it," he said.

Bhagwat highlighted the importance of research and knowledge for the welfare of the people.

"Presently, gaining knowledge can be for various purposes. Gaining knowledge could be for self-interest or for the welfare of society. Knowledge is the way of eternal life. Actually, knowledge is for eternity and giving eternity to all," he said.

Bhagwat further said that Britishers did a lot of research for modern India.

"The country's population census and geography still run on the basis of their research. But, their research cannot be said as 'Sanshodhan Maharishi' as their purpose was selfish and not for the welfare of the people," he said.