Touching down in Ahmedabad by 10:30 AM Wednesday, Bhagwat will first connect at the provincial RSS headquarters. Come evening, he’ll journey to Vadtaldham in Kheda for darshan at Shri Swaminarayan Temple between 4:45 PM and 6:15 PM, performing puja and conversing with revered saints.

Thursday brings a highlight: the grand Dwishatabdi Patotsav at Ahmedabad’s Jetalpurdham Shri Swaminarayan Temple. From 9:30 AM to 11:45 AM, Bhagwat will join in worship and exchange thoughts with the devout community, marking 200 years of Shri Revati Baldevji Harikrishna Maharaj’s legacy.

Departing Ahmedabad at 4 PM Thursday, the tour concludes a chapter of devotion and strategy. Officials note this as a staple in Bhagwat’s calendar, assessing grassroots activities while honoring spiritual traditions.

Gujarat has been a frequent stopover. Just last October 2024, a three-day stint zeroed in on centenary year momentum. January 2024 saw him at Dharmapur’s Shrimad Rajchandra Ashram, fostering dialogues with gurus. Sessions in Ahmedabad and Surat have long bolstered local swayamsevak networks.

Such visits exemplify Bhagwat’s vision: weaving RSS’s ideological fabric with Gujarat’s rich Hindu heritage, ensuring the organization’s relevance in modern India.

‘You must undertake noble works sincerely and selflessly,’ Bhagwat instructed in his fifth principle. ‘Forget demanding favors like election tickets. Do good deeds and forget them like throwing a stone in a well.’ Excellence in national service, he promised, would integrate even unaware contributors into the RSS fold.

Echoing themes from his recent Lucknow address, Bhagwat reiterated that social cohesion, caste abolition, and cultural oneness form the nation’s foundation. ‘India’s children are siblings, all Hindus at core,’ he proclaimed. This unity, he believes, erodes discrimination and fragmentation.

He dismissed caste as an eternal system, calling it a modern disorder. ‘Once tied to professions, it’s now obsolete—youth attitudes prove it. Our task: unite under the Hindu banner.’ On modernity, Bhagwat drew a fine line: reject servile copying of the West, but adapt innovations fitting timeless principles.

Regarding UGC norms, with the Supreme Court seized of the issue, premature comments are unwise. ‘Prioritize societal unity over speculation,’ he urged. Bhagwat’s Uttarakhand itinerary follows, featuring centenary-driven mega Hindu conclaves aiming for 1,000 events statewide to galvanize cultural revival.

Jharkhand’s tribal communities, comprising a significant portion of the state’s population, have historically sought greater recognition. Bhagwat’s address focused on empowering these groups via education, employment opportunities, and cultural safeguarding. The program featured interactive sessions where participants shared insights on pressing local issues.

Key themes included the preservation of tribal traditions amid modernization, environmental conservation in forested regions, and economic self-reliance. Bhagwat advocated for a harmonious blend of tradition and progress, drawing applause from the audience. The event was meticulously organized, ensuring diverse voices were heard.

RSS volunteers played a crucial role in coordinating the meet, reflecting the sangh’s grassroots network. This initiative aligns with national campaigns promoting social harmony and development. Political analysts view it as a strategic move ahead of regional elections.

The dialogue extended beyond speeches, incorporating cultural performances that celebrated tribal heritage. Participants left with renewed optimism, pledging cooperation on community projects. This event reinforces the RSS’s narrative of inclusive nationalism.

Looking ahead, similar programs are planned across tribal belts, indicating a sustained engagement strategy. Bhagwat’s visit not only boosted morale but also opened channels for future collaborations. As reports continue to surface, the event’s ripple effects on tribal discourse remain a focal point.

Quoting Bhagwat via an RSS statement, India’s hallmark is unity woven through diversity. Worship styles may differ, yet civilizational ethos unites us. ‘After years of observation and thought, it’s evident: we thrive by working as one society,’ he said, transcending apparent variances.

Bhagwat traced ‘Hindu’ to elemental connections—rivers, woods, farmlands—birthing Vedas and Upanishads from nature’s embrace. Atharvaveda exemplifies respect for multiplicity, with Mother Earth sustaining all, embracing every tongue equally.

Tribal voices dominated: forced conversions, PESA Act shortcomings, and tribal status erosions. Bhagwat positioned these as pan-India challenges, vowing advocacy to PM Modi for remedies.

Prominent critic Nisha Uraon spotlighted PESA’s defects post-Jharkhand’s recent notification. ‘Customary laws and traditions are absent, undermining the Act’s foundation,’ she told Bhagwat. ‘Tribals face existential threats from this oversight.’ Enacted in 1996 for scheduled areas’ rights, PESA demands faithful implementation.

Attendees spanned political lines: ex-CMs Arjun Munda, Champai Soren; Babulal Marandi; others. Following Friday’s RSS meets, Bhagwat’s visit amplifies calls for cultural preservation amid modernization, urging a return to roots for national strength.

“India is our pride. It is a Republic and the democracy of the country is our pride,” Banerjee said. “India is a sovereign country and it was established on August 15, 1947. Many patriots have sacrificed their lives and brought independence to us,” Banerjee said.