Nagpur; Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat stated on Wednesday that individuals who migrated to India following the 1947 Partition should not be mislabelled as refugees, but rather recognized as struggling warriors who endured immense personal hardships out of deep devotion to their motherland and faith. Addressing a gathering at the 75th Foundation Day celebration of the Sindhu Education Society in Nagpur, the RSS leader highlighted that these families made a conscious decision to cross the border, willingly sacrificing properties, ancestral lands, and prosperous businesses accumulated over several generations in the newly created Pakistan.
The RSS chief noted that the term refugee was historically misapplied to describe these displaced families, explaining that they did not arrive seeking mere charity, but came as resilient protectors of their heritage. He emphasized that the migration was driven by a powerful desire to live freely in Bharat where they could practice their religion without fear or intimidation. Reflecting on the historical context, the Sarsanghchalak remarked that the partition was a collective failure to maintain a united India, and that those who moved chose their country and their dharma over material wealth or stable career paths.
Turning his focus toward personal resilience, the leader urged the audience never to surrender to difficult circumstances or rely passively on destiny. He stated that true success belongs to individuals who actively strive to overcome challenges, while those who flee from hardships accept defeat before the battle has even begun. He connected these cultural lessons to the journey of the Sindhu Education Society, an institution run by the Sindhi community, remarking that a 75-year milestone serves as an excellent opportunity to evaluate past achievements and realign with founding community ideals.
The address concluded with a strong emphasis on the true objective of modern learning, with the RSS chief asserting that while gaining an education to secure stable employment remains highly practical, it must never be treated as the ultimate purpose of life. He advocate for a holistic, value-based educational approach that equips the younger generation with the wisdom to distinguish right from wrong. He added that such essential character development cannot be absorbed solely through textbooks, but must be demonstrated daily through the personal conduct of teachers and the core moral values they instil, ultimately nurturing responsible citizens who are dedicated to broader societal welfare.
