New Delhi, April 4 The RSS has demonstrated a "remarkable ability" to awaken and expand the national consciousness of Bharat, despite efforts by some groups to create divisions in society along identity-based lines, a weekly magazine linked to the Hindutva organization has stated in its latest editorial.
The editorial noted that the Akhil Bharatiya Pratinidhi Sabha (ABPS), the highest decision-making body of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), reaffirmed its commitment at Bengaluru in 2025 to reach out to marginalized sections of society with the agenda of "Panch Parivartan" (Five-fold Change).
The ABPS-2026 held in Samalkha, Haryana, was an occasion to review the goals set for the organization's centenary year celebrations, the "Organization" magazine said in its editorial.
"It is interesting to see how the Sangh initiated this process, achieved these ambitious targets, and is planning to sustain the momentum to achieve its future objectives," it added.
"Panch Parivartan" aims to instill a sense of "self" (Swa) with "Bharatiya" values, promote right family values, foster social harmony, encourage people to adopt an environmentally friendly lifestyle, and fulfill civic duties.
The outreach to marginalized sections began with the Vijayadashami Utsav, with the mobilization of active swayamsevaks starting in October 2025, the magazine noted. More than 62,000 programs, involving over 32 lakh swayamsevaks, were conducted in 15 days, it pointed out.
Besides this, "Path Sanchalan" (route marches) were organized at 22,000 locations, with the participation of more than 25 lakh swayamsevaks.
"The first phase mobilized the critical mass of the awakened people who could take the campaign to the second stage," the magazine said.
It stated that the RSS's "Griha Sampark Abhiyan" (door-to-door contact program) to engage with people in their homes and communicate the organization's thought process and message of "Panch Parivartan" has so far reached over 10 crore households.
"And, this figure covers 37 out of 46 'prants'," it added.
According to the editorial, swayamsevaks who were active at some point and people who have a positive view of the Sangh's work in national reconstruction could be reached through this campaign.
"The 'Supta', or latent, power of the nation was mobilized by this process. The swayamsevaks could also understand the common questions asked by the masses – admirers and critics – about the Sangh and its objectives," it said.
"When efforts to create divisions in society along identity-based lines coincide with an unstable global scenario, the Sangh has demonstrated a remarkable ability to awaken and expand the national consciousness of Bharat," the magazine's editor, Prafulla Ketkar, noted in the editorial.
The editorial further stated that community-level gatherings of Hindus at Hindu Sammelans, irrespective of caste, sect, religion or political affiliation, were attended by more than three crore men and women across the country.
The programs were organized by local committees comprising eminent people and organizations, numbering 20 to 40, it said.
"The idea of working together for a social cause, finding solutions to prevalent problems, and setting the process of deliberation for constructive work began with this," it added.
In the same vein, two important programs – "Sadbhav baithaks" (meetings for social harmony) and "Pramukh Jan Sangoshti" (a confluence of eminent people) -- were held, the editorial said. The Pramukh Jan Sangoshti brought together social and intellectual leadership to promote a common cause.
"In the process, the misconceptions about the Sangh, perpetuated by deliberate narratives or ignorance, were directly addressed by the Sangh leadership through an open question-and-answer session. The idea was not to convince, but to communicate with the righteous power of the society," it added.
"Jagriti Shakti, Supta Shakti and Sajjan Shakti are the critical pillars for national reconstruction. Without getting into celebratory mode, Sangh utilised the occasion to reach out to unreached sections through local swayamsevaks and nationwide travel of the top leadership," the magazine said.
The ABPS met in Samalkha to review the Sangh's work done during 2025-26 and prepare its action plan for the future.
The three-day meeting concluded on March 15 with a resolve to expand organizational work, encourage active participation of the "positive forces" in national interest, and strengthen social harmony.
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale, and all senior functionaries of the organization attended the meeting. Top functionaries of the 32 RSS affiliates, including the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), also participated in the meeting.