RSS Member claims overconfident BJP leaders received reality check in 2024 elections
New Delhi: The recent Lok Sabha elections of 2024 have resulted in introspection within the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ranks, with a member of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) highlighting a reality check for overconfident party leaders. In an article published in the RSS mouthpiece, concerns were raised about the lack of decorum during the election campaign.
Ratan Sharda, an author and RSS member criticized a disconnect between the leaders and the ground realities, suggesting they were "happy in their bubble" and not attuned to public sentiment.
The article was published a day after Modi took oath as the prime minister for the third time along with a 71-member Council of Ministers.
The BJP, although retaining power, witnessed a significant decrease in its Lok Sabha seat tally compared to the 2019 elections. This shortfall, Sharda argued, necessitates a reassessment of strategies and a more inclusive approach towards ideological allies.
Sharda's analysis also delved into specific state dynamics, particularly criticizing the BJP's maneuvers in Maharashtra, where alliances and candidate selections allegedly led to electoral setbacks.
“NCP faction led by [Deputy Chief Minister] Ajit Pawar joined BJP though BJP and split SS [Shiv Sena] had a comfortable majority,” the RSS member said. He said this “ill-advised” step hurt BJP supporters as they had fought against the Congress’s ideology for years.
Furthermore, RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat echoed these concerns, emphasizing the erosion of decorum and the exacerbation of social divisions during the election campaign.
“The kind of things that were said, the way the two sides castigated each other (during the elections)… the way no one cared about social divisions being created because of what was being done… and for no reason the Sangh was dragged into this…How will the country operate like this?” he asked while addressing a gathering of RSS leaders and workers in Nagpur.
Bhagwat said that a true sevak, or one who serves the people, does not have arrogance and does not cause hurt to others.
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MYAS launches quiz on national flag, 25 top-scorers to get trip to Siachen with Mandaviya
New Delhi, Aug 7 (PTI): The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) has launched an online quiz on the national flag and 25 top-scoring participants in the age bracket of 21 to 29 will get an opportunity to visit Siachen with Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya.
The quiz, according to the ministry, will "foster patriotism and enhance awareness about the Indian National Flag."
"This online quiz, hosted on the MYBharat portal (mybharat.gov.in), invites all citizen to participate and test their knowledge about the Tricolour," the ministry stated.
It will consist of multiple-choice questions and all contestants will be awarded an e-certificate.
"As a grand incentive, 25 top-scoring participants will be selected for a remarkable opportunity to visit Siachen in the company of the Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya," the ministry said.
"The selection of winners for the Siachen visit will be limited to youth between the ages of 21 and 29. The final selection of the 25 winners will be conducted through a computer-based lottery system from the pool of top scorers," it added.
