‘Gap Between Sangh’s Image and Reality Over 100 Years Is Unfortunate,’ says Nitin Gadkari
New Delhi [India], February 17: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari, known for his focus on nation-building, has highlighted Shatak: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh ke 100 Varsh as a cinematic glimpse into a little-known chapter of India’s nation-building. He noted that while the Sangh’s contributions are widely discussed, there has often been a [...]
New Delhi [India], February 17: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari, known for his focus on nation-building, has highlighted Shatak: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh ke 100 Varsh as a cinematic glimpse into a little-known chapter of India’s nation-building. He noted that while the Sangh’s contributions are widely discussed, there has often been a gap between public perception and the ground reality.
Urging people to watch the film to better understand the Sangh and its role in shaping the nation, Gadkari said, “As a volunteer, I sometimes feel there has been a gap between image and reality, or between perception and the ground truth. Unfortunately, this has happened with the Sangh. I invite you to come closer, explore its ideology, and understand the spirit of sacrifice, dedication, and patriotism. See the scale of individual development work, from service to tribal regions, from cooperatives to education. In the progress and development of our nation, the credit for these achievements belongs to the Sangh.”
He added, “I have worked on roads, bridges, expressways, and tunnels. I am not an engineer, nor did I have prior experience. Many ask how I managed, and I say: I am a volunteer of the Sangh and a worker of the Student Council. The values I received from these institutions guided my work, and that is why I continued.”
