A book titled "Philosophy & Action of RSS for the Hind Swaraj" was officially launched in Dehradun on Wednesday in the presence of Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Sarkaryavah Dattatreya Hosabale.
The event was held to mark the birth anniversaries of two iconic freedom fighters, Chandrashekhar Azad and Bal Gangadhar Tilak.
Addressing the gathering, Chief Minister Dhami highlighted the significance of the occasion and the content of the book. “Today is the birth anniversary of the great revolutionary Chandrashekhar Azad and...Bal Gangadhar Tilak. It is a matter of great pride for all of us that in the centenary year of the RSS, we are witnessing the release of such a unique book, 'Philosophy and Action of RSS for Hindu Swaraj.' In it, the ideology, working style of the Sangh and its important role in nation building have been presented in a very effective and impressive manner by a Catholic priest,” he said.
Taking to social media platform X, CM Dhami shared, “The book 'Philosophy & Action of RSS for the Hind Swaraj' was released in Dehradun in the august presence of the revered Sarkaryavah of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, Shri @DattaHosabale ji.”
The Chief Minister also praised the book’s author, Father Anthony Elenjimittam, for his deep insight into the RSS ideology. “The depth with which the author Father Anthony Elenjimittam has presented the ideology, inspiration and working methods of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh in this book will connect the young generation with the eternal consciousness of India,” he remarked.
He further noted, “This book is an authentic mirror to understand this tree grown from the vision and penance of great men like the first Sarsanghchalak Param Pujya Dr. Keshav Baliram Hedgewar ji and the second Sarsanghchalak revered Madhavrao Sadashivrao Golwalkar ‘Guruji’.”
The event was also attended by All India Convenor of Pragya Pravah Shri Kumar Nandan and several other dignitaries.