The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) is set to host a significant three-day lecture series in New Delhi, commencing on August 26, 2025. This event, part of the RSS's centenary year celebrations, is expected to draw over 1300 distinguished guests from diverse backgrounds, including diplomats, opposition leaders, industry leaders, startup founders, defense experts, and members of minority communities.
The lecture series, titled "100 Years Journey of RSS: New Horizons," will take place at Vigyan Bhavan from August 26 to 28. RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat will deliver a comprehensive inaugural address, sharing his vision for India's future and the role of RSS volunteers in shaping it. He will also address the "need to move beyond colonial-era benchmarks" of development to unlock India's potential and enhance its global influence. Bhagwat is also expected to elaborate on the RSS's idea of "Panch Parivartan," a five-fold transformation in society, emphasizing the importance of public participation. The discussions will also reflect on the Sangh's 100-year journey and its contributions, identifying areas where its volunteers must focus in the future.
Sunil Ambekar, the Akhil Bharatiya Prachar Pramukh of the RSS, highlighted the inclusive nature of the event, stating that invitations have been extended to prominent individuals from all religions, including Muslims, Christians, and others, as well as officials from over 50 foreign embassies. These include embassies from the US, the UK, Germany, Japan, Nepal, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and other nations. However, invitations have not been extended to Pakistan and Bangladesh. It is also unlikely that an invitation would be sent to Turkiye.
The lecture series will cover 17 main categories and 138 sub-categories, encompassing fields like economics, spirituality, education, language, sports, entrepreneurship, and knowledge traditions. Themes will include youth and entrepreneurship, women's leadership, national security, cultural identity, institutional decolonization, and social harmony.
This event is not a typical lecture; instead, it is designed as an interactive platform where attendees can engage in direct dialogue with Mohan Bhagwat. The RSS chief will answer questions from participants on the third day of the series. The program will also be livestreamed across digital and electronic platforms.
The RSS has been actively engaging with various sections of society as part of its centenary year celebrations. Ambekar noted that the RSS has always strived to connect with every segment of society and convey that its ideology is rooted in India's traditions. The organization is also reaching out to individuals from diverse ideological backgrounds as part of its inclusive approach. As part of the Sangh's centenary year, a series of dialogues with all sections of society will be conducted through various programs from the district level to the national level. The lecture series will commence in Delhi and continue in Bengaluru, Mumbai and Kolkata.
