India will be a Superpower by 2011 - Sudarshan

Bhubaneswar (Visakeo): Sarasanghachalak of RSS KS Sudarshan on the eve of the New Year on last Sunday spelt out his vision for India as a superpower. Sudarshan said India could be transformed into a superpower by 2011 solely on the strength of its cultural integration and philosophy, not on the basis of double-digit economic growth. People were turning to spiritualism and Indian philosophy as they had lost faith in everything else. The next five years would be very crucial for every Hindu to contribute towards this goal, Sudarshan said while speaking at a seminar on ˜Super Power India" at the PG Council Hall of the Utkal University in Bhubaneswar in Orissa. The seminar was organised by the Orissa unit of Sri Guruji Janmasatabadi Samaroh on the occasion of the year-long birth centenary celebration of Sri MS Golwalkar, the Second RSS Chief. It is not far when the foreign policy, economic policy and internal security will be influenced by Indian philosophy or Hindutva and there are indications India would be transformed into a superpower by 2011, he said. The RSS Chief said a gulf existed between the words and work of political leaders and the rise in extremism and violence were causes for worry. The implementation of the British form of democracy in the country has contributed to the divisions in the society, he said. Sudarshan objected to the teaching of English to students at the primary level, he said adding it was adversely affecting the mindset of children. Expressing deep concerns over the growth of terrorists activities in the country, RSS Chief said Jehadi terrorism, increasing numbers of church and Communists lead Maoism has set an embarrassing situation for the country's internal and external security adding British style of democracy has divided the country politically while Indian social life has also been severely affected due to this. He however warned about the mysterious nexus of the Christian Missionaries and alleged that some section of the society are now setting conspiracy against the Hindu cause and dividing people on religious matters. Despite conspiracy, religious and spiritual sentiments of the countrymen have been rising over the years and the people would stick to the cause and concerns of the Hindus, Sudarshan hoped.

He further said that time will come and large number of people would follow Hindu way of life and opt for Hindu religious and spiritual practices in the ensuing days. Citing the determination and devotion shown by the devotees of Amarnath and Baishnbi Devi, Sudarshan served an ultimatum to Jehadi activists, who often targeted the devotes and said if there was any fear among the Hindus, large number of people would not have sitting for hours to listen religious and spiritual preaching that shows how the country reaching its destination of Hindu Rashtra and the spirit of nationalism is also on rise, he pointed out. Stressing the need for unity among Hindus, Sudarshan said that they should make efforts to get their voices heard all over the world adding third world countries were becoming powerful and the Hindus should be identified as an indomitable force in the world scenario. He said, Hindu religion believes in uniting people, for which Guruji (MS Golwalkar, Second RSS Chief) had dedicated his entire life. RSS was not a political party but only believed in serving people in right path, he said. Sudarshan said Hindu religion believed in Sanatana dharma under which every individual is given duties towards the society, nation and his family. Dharma sustains society and binds people as one, he added. The western countries want to dominate the world but they do not have the binding factor. The western culture can only give rise to conflicts in this world, the RSS chief said.

Columnist Swapan Dasgupta spoke on foreign and economic policies of the country and urged for an independent foreign policy. Although country's foreign policy improving since Independence but time has come for India to play a greater role in the global scenario, Dasgupta observed. Security expert Brahama Chellaney threw some light on internal security and defence while M Jagdish Kumar hinted about the country's progress and prospect in Science and Technology. Later in the day, Sudarshan addressed a public gathering in the premises of the Rama Devi Women's Autonomous College and latter he attended RSS Sangha Sakha Barsika Utsav at Chandrasekhapur Housing Board Colony here in Bhubaneswar. BJP MP MA Kharvel Swain also spoke on this occasion.