RSS discusses role in crises, war-like drills

NEW DELHI: Rashtriya Swayam-sevak Sangh ( RSS ) Friday discussed the role its cadre could play in war-like situations and during preparedness drills such as civil defence exercises planned around Operation Sindoor .

On the opening day of its three-day all-India Prant Pracharak meeting in Delhi, the Sangh also took up atrocities against Hindus in Bangladesh and Bengal, exploring ways to raise these concerns with the govt and other forums.

The meeting is reviewing organisational progress and finalising plans for centenary year celebrations from Oct 2. Participants reflected on RSS's history of stepping in during crises, including the 1962 war when swayamsevaks regulated traffic in Delhi and supplied relief at Nehru's request.

About 233 functionaries, including heads of 32 affiliates, are attending. RSS will organise social harmony meetings , and outreach campaigns, said publicity chief Sunil Ambekar.