The oath-taking ceremony was held at Dhan Kesari Mangal Bhavan and was attended by office-bearers and members of the organisation. General Secretary Ashok Pawar (Gulla), Patron Deepak Lakhotia and other executive members pledged to work collectively for the progress and unity of the Hindu community.
Call to end caste divisions
In his address, Rohra emphasised the need to eliminate caste-based discrimination and social hierarchies. He called for unity among followers of Sanatan Dharma and said the sentiments linked to the demand for a Hindu nation should be respected. He added that the organisation would soon visit all 40 wards of the city to conduct awareness programmes and training camps aimed at addressing social issues and promoting harmony.
Focus on collective participation
General Secretary Ashok Pawar said the time had come for people to contribute wholeheartedly—through mind, body and resources—for the protection of Hindutva. He described Hindutva as a cultural ideology rooted in Hindu religion and tradition, asserting that it is based on nationalism and seeks to strengthen Hindu society while safeguarding religious values.
Views on Hindutva and Sanatan Dharma
After the oath ceremony, special guest Dr Roshan Upadhyay shared his views on Hindutva and Sanatan Dharma. He explained that the word “Hindu” is derived from two elements—‘Hi’, referring to the Himalayas, and ‘Indu’, linked to the Indus region—symbolising a land stretching from the Himalayas in the north to the Indian Ocean in the south. This region, he said, is known as Hindustan, and its inhabitants are called Hindus irrespective of caste, language or social background.
Referring to scriptures, Dr Upadhyay added that a society which protects cows and believes in the concept of rebirth is regarded as part of the Hindu tradition, reflecting the continuity of its ancient cultural values.
