Deep Concern Expressed Over Demographic Imbalance, Drug Menace, and Ram Mandir Donation Issue at RSS Meet; Over 18,000 Volunteers Trained

The All India Prant Pracharak meeting of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) successfully concluded on Sunday in Belagavi, Karnataka. The three-day high-level meeting witnessed intense brainstorming on several pressing social and national challenges currently facing the country. Key discussions centered around the rising demographic imbalance in the nation, the growing menace of drug abuse among the youth, and the alleged irregularities in the donation box funds at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya.

The crucial meeting was attended by RSS Chief (Sarsanghchalak) Dr. Mohan Bhagwat and General Secretary (Sarkaryavah) Dattatreya Hosabale, along with 226 prominent office-bearers and workers from across the country. Sunil Ambekar, the All India Publicity In-charge of the Sangh, shared the outcomes of the meeting through an official press release.

18,842 Volunteers Trained; ‘Maximum Shakha Expansion’ to Begin in September
During the meeting, the RSS reviewed the various training camps organized across the country since March 2026:
Training Camps: A total of 83 ‘Sangh Shiksha Vargs’ and 12 ‘Karyakarta Vikas Vargs’ were conducted nationwide this year.
Participation: As many as 18,842 volunteers successfully completed their training. The sessions primarily focused on shakha management, village development, family awakening (Kutum Prabodhan), disaster management, and environmental protection.

Shakha Expansion: The leadership unanimously agreed to launch a massive ‘Maximum Shakha Expansion Scheme’ across the country this coming September.

Furthermore, in view of the ongoing RSS Centenary Year, the organization resolved to actively engage new members in social service and the ‘Panch Parivartan’ campaign (which advocates for social harmony, family values, environmental conservation, swadeshi, and civic duties).

Deliberations on National Challenges: Demographic Imbalance and Drug Crisis

The meeting highlighted serious concerns regarding the following socio-security issues:
Demographic Imbalance: In light of the upcoming national census, the RSS expressed deep concern over the potential challenges arising from shifting demographic imbalances in various regions.

The Drug Menace: Expressing grave concern over the increasing grip of drug addiction among the youth, the Sangh stressed the urgent need to run dedicated socio-awareness campaigns to build a drug-free society.

Sant Ravidas Jayanti: Plans were finalized to organize nationwide social and educational programs to mark the 650th birth anniversary year of Sant Shiromani Ravidas Maharaj.

Grief and Concern Over Ram Mandir Donation Box Issue

The RSS expressed deep grief over the reported irregularities and alleged financial mismanagement during the counting of the donation box funds at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya. The Sangh expressed full faith that the ongoing investigation by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) and the police would soon bring the legal process to a decisive conclusion. Additionally, the RSS noted that the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust must implement strict measures to prevent any such unpleasant incidents in the future, ensuring that the faith of millions of Ram devotees worldwide remains unshaken.