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Resolutions passed by the Kendriya Karyakari Mandal of the R.S.S. in its meeting held on the 21st and 22nd January, 1950 at Nagpur : -
1. That election, of delegates for constituting the 'Prantiya Pratinidhi Sabha' in each province as provided in Art. 19 (a) of the constitution be held all over the country on or before the 15th of February, 1950.
2. That on or before the 5th March, 1950, Pranta Sangh-chalak as per Art. 16(b) and requisite number of delegates for constituting the Akhil Bharatiya Pratinidhi Sabha as provided by Art. 15(a) be elected in a specially convened meeting of the Prantiya Pratinidhi -Sabha constituted as aforesaid.
3. That Sir-Karyawaha as contemplated in Art. 13(a) be elected in special meeting of the Akhil Bharatiya Pratinidhi Sabha to be held at Nagpur on the 12th March, 1950.
4. That all the elections as aforesaid be completed and the appointments to various posts be made as per constitution on or before the 18th March, 1950, i.e. the Varsha-Pratipada day when the appropriate announcement of office-bearers be made on the respective branches in the usual way.
5. That in view of the provision Art. 24 Of the constitution, the directive mentioned in resolutions 1 to 4 above will not apply to the provinces Assam, Orissa and Andhra.
6. That the usual Sangh training classes be organized in the summer of 1950 as per constitution.
7. That all things considered, the Republic Day 26th January, 1950 be celebrated as a festival in all the Sangh branches throughout the country as a day heralding severance of all connection of the British crown with the Government of the country. Appropriate meetings behold under the auspices of the Sangh and the function should include hoisting and salutation of the state Flag, speeches befitting the occasion and 'Vande-Mataram' at the close.
1950 : A.B.P.S.
RESOLUTIONS
1* That this meeting of the elected delegates constituting the Akhila Bharatiya Pratinidhi Sabha, after having anxiously pondered over the tragic situation that has arisen on account of the merciless massacre, loot, accompanied by arson, forcible conversions, rape, and abductions of Hindu Nationals in Pakistan, resolves; -
(a) That in spite of the unfortunate acceptance of the partition of the motherland, the Hindus in Pakistan have not lest and cannot lose their nationality and are consequently entitled to every protection and 'relief from the State of Bharat.
(b) That the theory that the partition of the motherland was on territorial basis is untrue and fraught with disastrous consequences and needs to be abandoned.
(c) That the present situation of emergency consequently can be combated by the Govt. of Bharat only with the loyal and active cooperation of its citizens after clearly realizing the true causes of the tragic catastrophe that has befallen the motherland.
2 (a) This meeting, therefore, appeals to all the citizens of Bharat in general and the members of R.S.S. in particular to extend hearty, active, and intelligent co-operation - to all the measures that will be adopted by the State of Bharat, not only for the maintenance of peace and assistance to the unfortunate victims of the Pakistan atrocities but also to all measures that have to be adopted to meet the menace created by Pakistan.
(b) That with this end in view the R.S.S. members throughout the country do make efforts for the- relief of the victims by raising funds, supplying volunteers and .by any other means wherever and whenever necessary and to make a compelling appeal to the Govt. to take swift action as envisaged in the public statement issued on March 7th from Delhi by Shri M. S. Golwalkar, Sar-Sanghachalak of R.S.S.
The meeting of the elected delegates constituting the A.B. Pratinidhi Sabha in pursuance of the constitution of the R.S.S., was specially convened and held in head quarters of the R.S.S., at Nagpur, In the afternoon on March 12.
Shri P.B. Dani was unanimously elected for the office of Sar-Karyawaha of R.S.S. Shri H.K. alias Appaji Joshi, the former Sar-Karyawaha, was in the chair.
Shri P.B. Dani thanked the delegates and requested them to extend their hearty co-operation for enabling him to fulfill the heavy responsibilities of the office entrusted to him.
1950 March: A.B.P.S.
Sri Golwalkar Guruji's Appeal
In an appeal to the Nation to help Sangh serve the refugees coming from East Pakistan, Shri Guruji, Sar-sanghchalak, says in a statement to the Press:
After Partition, lacs of Hindu brethren living in East Pakistan have been facing untold calamities. During the last few months the orgy of atrocities there has become still fiercer. In all parts of East Bengal aggression on Hindus in the form of loot, arson, abduction and forcible conversion has become common, making honourable life impossible for the Hindus there. Not only that, but crossing the border of Pakistan and coming to the shelter of our Government has also become difficult due to insecure conditions of transport. Yet, to escape hellish tortures there, thousands of Hindus are facing a number of calamities and trekking to Bharat.
It is of course our duty to make an effective request to the Government of Bharat to fulfill its responsibility of giving complete protection to Hindus in Pakistan; and it is also our duty to give complete co-operation to the Government in its expected immediate steps. But it is vitally necessary to receive with love and warmth those lacs of afflicted and homeless brothers and sisters who are coming here.
The R.S.S. has always been in the vanguard of such activities of service. It is well-known that the Sangh has endeavoured with all its might to render service to the refugee brethren from the Punjab, Sind and the Frontier Province. In view of the above necessity, the R.S.S. has taken up the task of collecting funds and other essentials for the aid of sufferers from East Pakistan.
As the planned aggression going on for the last few months against the Hindus has completely destroyed any vestige of faith in the Pakistan Government, fifteen odd millions of them, at present residing in Pakistan, are anxious to come over to Bharat. Thousands have already come and lacs are awaiting an opportunity of crossing the border of Pakistan. Aiding and rehabilitating lacs of these brethren, continuously coming over here, is a Herculean task. It would be extremely improper for people in this country to sit idle with the thought that the task is merely the responsibility of the Government.
The Swayamsevaks of the Sangh have prepared themselves to collect all sorts of aid-materials from the people. I request and appeal to all Bharatiyas to fulfill their responsibility by liberally helping the Swayamsevaks, who have taken up the work of relief, with money, food-stuff, clothing and such other essentials, in these grave times of social catastrophe. The collected material and money will be sent to the necessary places for the relief of East Bengal refugees.
1952 : A.B.P.S.
Resolution-1
Ban On Cow-Slaughter
The A.B.P.S. expresses its keen sense of disappointment at the muddled policy of the Central Government vis-à-vis the issue of cow protection. The issue of cow protection is not merely an economic question for our country; it is a point of cultural sanctity and a symbol of our national oneness. As such, it is highly improper that the demand for a countrywide and total ban on cow-slaughter is being repeatedly spurned by the Central Government for the last five years.
This Sabha wishes to remind the rulers once again through an organized expression of nation-wide public protest, of their sacred duty to protect the bovine species. The Sabha calls upon the Swayamsevaks to organise meetings, processions and such other programmes with a view to giving a powerful expression to the feelings of millions all over the country and thus make it obligatory upon our democratic Government to bow to the will of the people and impose a total ban on the slaughter of cow and her species.
This Sabha appeals to all our countrymen to offer their wholehearted support to this holy campaign taken up by the Sangh.
This Sabha also urges all our political parties to come forward to co-operate with the Sangh in this essentially non-party endeavour.
1952 : K.K.M.
Resolution-1
Pak-American Pact
The K.K.M. of R.S.S. views with grave concern the reported Pak-American Pact which is likely to strengthen the hands of Pakistan in its patently hostile attitude towards Bharat. The aggressive plans of Pakistan towards our country are too evident to need any reiteration; indeed its open aggression in Kashmir is still on. Under the circumstances, the Pact is almost an encouragement to Pakistan in its designs against our country. Our country has all along been watching the systematic moves by the U.S.A. directed towards safeguarding themselves against the possible growth of Russian influence in this part of the world. The present pact appears to be one more link in their chain of diplomatic moves. But this pact, being likely to widen the rift between the democratic countries in Asia, is more likely to defeat the purpose of their diplomacy and as such does not reflect creditably upon the statesmanship of U.S.A. It is hoped, however, that better sense will prevail and steps taken to leave this country-the greatest, strongest and most stable democratic state in Asia unmolested in its security.
The K.K.M. views with equally grave concern the fact that some sections of our people are trying to provoke pro-Russian sentiments by exploiting the present wave of anti-pact feelings in the country, while some others are advocating our country's entering into a similar alliance with Russia just to spite U.S.A. and Pakistan. It is regrettable that the danger to our security as well as to the free evolution of our national heritage is either not understood or ignored in their concern of a possible aggravation of Indo-Pakistan estrangement. The K.K.M. urges our countrymen not to be led away by any such propaganda and exhorts them to concentrate upon the task of building up a strong, patriotic and consolidated national life capable of resisting all aggressions from any foreign country or ideology.
The K.K.M. also appeals to the Government to rise above all party considerations and prejudices and rally all people of unquestionable loyalty to the nation and to the country, to protect the security and honor of our great nation.
1953 : A.B.P.S.
Resolution-1
Movement for Complete integration of Kashmir with Bharat
1. The A.B.P.S. severely condemns the repressive policy of the Jammu & Kashmir as well as the Central Governments to crush the movement launched by Praja Parishad for effecting the complete merger of Jammu & Kashmir area into Bharat, as also the different political parties in Bharat which have recently supported the movement. The highhanded attitude of the Government of even refusing to consider the genuine grievances of the people and of trying to stifle the overwhelming public opinion is reprehensible. It does little credit to our democratic Government to pursue the same oppressive tactics adopted by the previous foreign rulers. Such a policy can only bring down our name and prestige in the eyes of the comity of the nations.
The Sabha, therefore, urges the Government to give up standing on false prestige, and come forward to listen to the just demands of the leaders of the Satyagraha-which has been continuously going on for the last four months - and initiate negotiations and suitable measures to assuage their feelings. Such a step alone will be befitting a democratic Government.
2. This Sabha also condemns the attempts of the Government to wantonly implicate R.S.S. in the Satyagraha conducted by some political parties in support of the movement of Jammu & Kashmir Praja Parishad. The Sabha views with regret the arrest and detention of some of the Sangh workers in Delhi and Punjab, and seriously objects to the irresponsible utterances of the Government involving Sangh in the above movement with a view to misleading the people. It has been already clarified many a time that R.S.S. has no connection of any kind whatsoever with any political party which has launched the movement.
The Sabha therefore demands that the Government immediately release all the arrested Sangh workers and withdraw its misleading statements vis-à-vis R.S.S.
1953 : K.K.M.
Resolution-1
Bharat's Pak-Policy vis-a-vis Kashmir
This meeting of the K.K.M. condemns all talks and joint statements of the Government of Bharat with the Government of Pakistan on the issue of Kashmir, in view of the acceptance by the entire world that Pakistan committed an act of aggression on the territory of Kashmir which is an integral part of Bharat naturally, morally, culturally and constitutionally. There could have been only one statement from Pakistan, acceptable to this country, and that was her confession of her aggression and her readiness to redress the wrong by withdrawing there from.
Pakistan or any other State has absolutely no right to interfere in the internal affairs of Bharat. The rights and privileges of the people of Bharat are a matter to be settled between the Central Government and the State; but secession of any territory from Bharat is a matter to be decided by the whole of Bharat, as it affects its very life.
This meeting warns the Government of Bharat and Government of Jammu & Kashmir to desist from taking weak stand or doing anything because of the fear of opinion of interested imperialistic world thereby giving a handle or a lease of life to the rank communalistic aggressive state Pakistan.
1956 : A.B.P.S.
Resolution-1
Sri Guruji's 51st Birth-day Celebrations
The A.B.P.S. records its sense of profound appreciation of the unbounded response given by the people to the Rashtradharma-Prajajagaran campaign undertaken by the R.S.S. in connection with the celebration of the 51st birthday of Param Poojaniya Guruji Shri M. S. Golwalkar. All over the country the people have, irrespective of their party affiliations, lent their wholehearted support to the campaign. This has not only vindicated the stand of the R.S.S. that it is a common national platform for all the Hindus, but also re-established its faith in the fundamental unity of the people. At a time when superficial differences are being exploited by parties and individuals to suit their political or factional ends, it is reassuring to note that the spirit of unity and harmony is so deeply ingrained in the whole of our society that even a little effort can rouse it and put a check to all fissiparous forces which seem to threaten the integrity of the nation.
The A.B.P.S. expresses its deep sense of gratitude to all the people for their association with and unreserved contribution to the Samarpana Nidhi offered to Shri Guruji.
The Sabha also calls upon our countrymen for their ever increasing participation in the nation-building programmes of the R.S.S. for an early realisation of the ideal of a well-knit, disciplined and consolidated Hindu Nation.
1956 : A.B.P.S.
Resolution-2
Bharat's Policy vis-à-vis Pak-aggression
The A.B.P.S. feels that a grave threat has arisen to the security and stability of Bharat because of the belligerent policy of Pakistan. Border raids, illegal claim over Kashmir, prohibiting Harijans in West Pakistan from entering Bharat by declaring them as non-Hindus, discrimination against the Hindus in East Bengal and their forced exodus to Bharat, declaration of Pakistan as an Islamic Republic and her international military alliances-all these are but instances of Pakistan's aggressive anti-Bharat policy which that State has been pursuing since its very inception. It is certain that the frequency and intensity of such hostile acts will increase if Bharat does not take effective and proper measures to check them in time.
Our Government's policy of sending protests and entering into agreements has miserably failed to produce any favourable results for want of sufficient sanction behind them. Mere military force or auxiliary civilian militias cannot provide such a sanction without the backing of a people, intensely patriotic, well knit and disciplined. The R.S.S. from its very inception has dedicated itself to building up such a well-organised society.
The Sabha appeals to the Government and the people to appreciate the need for all-round efforts in strengthening the nation's defense and solidarity and apply themselves to this urgent task.
1956 : K.K.M.
Resolution 1
States Re-Organisation
The K.K.M. expresses its anxiety over the unrest, discontent and the atmosphere of mutual hatred created by the problem of the States' Re-organisation. It is the view of the K.K.M. that the Government of Bharat and the Congress have, by their short-sighted and undemocratic policies dictated by party interests, further aggravated the disturbed feelings. The depreciable references of Pandit Nehru in his speeches at Rohtak and Delhi connecting the disturbing happenings arising out of the public discontent, with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh and his despicable attempt to foist his individual failings on others to escape from the responsibility, has greatly anguished the K.K.M. The R.S.S. has unadulterated loyalty and commitment to the unity of Bharat and has been advocating Unitary Form of Government as the only means of maintaining this unity. The K.K.M. urges the Central Government to abandon its policies leading to the disintegration of the country and take such steps as will usher in a Unitary Form of Government. This step will not only help in cooling down the frayed tempers but will surely guide the course of our future national development on solid and stable foundations.
The Prime Minister has, in his above speeches, repeated the same allegations against the Sangh which have been proved beyond doubt to be totally baseless and false by the course of events during the last eight years. It is not surprising that those who, out of their inordinate greed for power, accepted partition of the Motherland and who became the prime cause of the displacement of millions of our countrymen and their consequent humiliation and miserable life, and who even today, in order to concentrate and keep all political power in their own hands, do not hesitate to use means, fair or foul, or to resort to violence for the suppression of politically conscious people, should attribute false motives of trying to capture political power to a cultural organisation such as R.S.S-an organisation which is completely away from politics and devoted only to the work of awakening the spirit of pure nationhood in our society.
The R.S.S. carries on its work with full faith in Bharat and its hoary culture. The Sangh considers it despicable to look to the foreign countries for inspiration and guidance, and abhors their imitation or dependence on them. It is our firm belief that we can solve all our national problems and achieve our national development fully only through self-confidence and self-reliance. It is tragic that our Prime Minister should express his opposition to this cent per cent loyal nationalist force, while on the other hand, patronize and encourage anti-national, disruptionist and subversive elements harbouring extra-territorial loyalties. These latter elements are utterly unreliable-bound as, they are to the changing polices of their foreign masters; further, such elements are completely out of touch and tune with our land and our people and are incapable of offering any satisfactory solution to the national problems. All these developments forebode dark shadows gathering over the integrity of our country.
The K.K.M. pleads with the Prime Minister not to act just as an instrument of party propaganda and degrade the dignity of the Government by acts, which are anti-democratic and which ill behove the position and prestige of the high office he happens to hold. We also assure our people that the R.S.S. will unflinchingly stick to and -continue its work of inculcating national character and a spirit of selfless devotion and service among the people with a view to building a disciplined and strong national life. We also appeal to the people to continue their increasing co-operation as heretofore in this nation-building task of R.S.S. without being led away by false and mischievous propaganda of any one how-so-ever highly placed he may be.
1958 : A.B.P.S.
Resolution-1
National Language policy
The A.B.P.S. considers it unfortunate that the controversy over the question of the official language should have been revived and the country's atmosphere vitiated by the obstinacy of some persons who seem to have lost all balance. The present situation in fact is the result of Government's failure to implement the provision of the Constitution in this regard. The R.S.S. is of the firm view that no foreign language can ever be the right medium for administrative and other purposes of any free country. The continuance of English as the official language of Bharat is bound to perpetuate the mental slavery and the existing gulf between the people and the Government. English can never enable us to develop our National Personality and unfold to the world the best in us.
The R.S.S. has looked upon all languages of Bharat as National. All these languages, in spite of their superficial differences, have an inherent unity. Reflecting one and the same Bharatiya life, their literatures have established identical values. Their influence has been uniformly felt all over the country. They have been equally sustained by Sanskrit- the Rashtra Bhasha par excellence. If now some difference has come to forefront it is due to a policy of deliberate neglect of Sanskrit that has been consistently followed. The Sabha considers the present situation detrimental to national unity and feels that the language policy be unequivocally restated and firmly implemented, thus dispelling all apprehensions of the people.
Hindi, for some time past, has evolved as the common language of inter-provincial communication. It should be used as such for all official purposes.
The regional languages should be used in their respective areas. As development of all languages is possible only on the basis of Sanskrit, instruction in it should be compulsorily imparted.
With regard to this language policy no section of the community need entertain any apprehension. The Government should also take special care that citizens speaking any particular language are not discriminated against in matter of services and other privileges.
1958 : K.K.M.
Resolution-1
Cow Protection
The Kendriya Karyakari Mandal congratulates the Gohatya Nirodh Samiti for its successful campaign of mobilizing and organizing public opinion throughout the length and breadth of the country on the issue of 'banning of Cow-slaughter'. The K. K. M. demands that, there being such an unmistakable manifestation of the popular will on this point, the Government should make effective provision for the banning of the slaughter of the cow and its progeny in the entire country, through necessary amendments to the Constitution, and thus uphold its democratic character.
1958 : K.K.M.
Resolution-2
Bharat's Policy towards Pak's Raids
The K. K. M. is pained to see that our Central Government has so far failed to check the Pakistani raids on our borders. To go on suffering frequent raids on our borders is extremely damaging to our national prestige. The policy adopted by the Central Government in this regard is unbecoming of any independent country and most disgraceful for a powerful nation like Bharat. The K.K.M. strongly feels that it is necessary to wholly discard the policy of appeasement and adopt a firm policy towards Pakistan. That alone will succeed in putting an end to Pakistani aggressive designs, ensure effective defense of our borders and also make it known to the world at large that Bharat shall no longer tolerate any encroachment upon her sovereignty.
Recently, the forces of Muslim communalism have been indulging in activities similar to those which in the past created conditions leading to the tragic partition of the country. Our Government, instead of pursuing a policy of alertness and firmness towards these fifth columnists and disruptionists, is ignoring their activities with deliberate indifference, on account of its shortsighted bid for immediate political gains. The K.K.M. alerts the people against the dangerous possibilities of these moves and urges upon the Government to change their policy and strongly deal with these subversive and disruptive elements, and ensure peace and integrity of the country.
1959 : A.B.P.S.
Resolution-1
Nehru-Noon Pact
The attempts going on for the transfer of Berubari and other Indian territories to Pakistan, as per the terms of the Nehru-Noon Pact, is not only a heinous blot on our national prestige but is highly detrimental to our national interests. The much trumpeted intention of restoring peace in the border areas by such a step of appeasing Pakistan is bound to prove abortive. The Prime Minister has entered into this pact completely ignoring the intense feelings of the people, as also the articles of the Constitution. Efforts are now afoot to get a mandate from the Parliament to give it a constitutional sanction. This is, to say the least, highly improper. The A.B.P.S. calls upon the Central Government to revoke the pact and give up the idea of transferring any portion of our motherland to Pakistan. Also, the Government should adopt suitable policies so as to safeguard the border areas as being integral and sovereign parts of our country. The Sabha also demands that Government should endeavour to take back all those areas which Pakistan has illegally occupied. In case the Government insists on enforcing the terms of the ill-conceived pact, this Sabha exhorts the Parliament, as the supreme sovereign body of our country, to discharge its responsibility of safeguarding the prestige and interests of this country and to display its patriotic convictions by rejecting all such resolutions that may come up before the Parliament in this regard.
The West Bengal Legislative Assembly has passed a resolution clearly exposing the wrong policy of Pandit Nehru and has drawn the attention of our countrymen to this grave national issue. This Sabha congratulates the West Bengal Legislative Assembly for this eminently patriotic and bold stand. However, it is a matter of deep concern that other states have chosen to remain silent on such a vital issue as if it concerns only West Bengal. In fact, this is pre-eminently a national issue and the responsibility of safeguarding the integrity and security of the borders rests on the entire country. The Sabha appeals to all the nationalist forces in the country to join together in launching a massive campaign in order to build up an effective public pressure and to compel the Government to annul the anti-national pact.
1959 : A.B.P.S.
Resolution-2
Issue of Temples Turned into Mosques
Many intolerant and tyrannical foreign aggressors and rulers in Bharat have, during the last one thousand years, destroyed many Hindu temples and built mosques in their place, with a view to smiting the nationalistic sentiments of our people. An intense desire to resurrect these places of worship was ever present at the heart of the freedom movement. It is a matter of great regret that even after the end of the British Rule, our own Government should have remained totally callous to the legitimate rights of the Hindus over such temples. So long as such gross injustice against the Hindus continue and stand as a reminder of the continuing foreign aggression, it is but natural that discontent among the Hindus will remain acute. Also, it will not be possible to bring about emotional integration of the Muslims with the main national society of the land. The A.B.P.S. therefore demands that the Government, keeping in view the right of freedom of worship guaranteed in the Constitution and with a view to creating an atmosphere of mutual tolerance and goodwill, should take steps for the return of all such desecrated temples and ensure their renovation.
Out of all such temples, the Kashi Vishwanatha temple occupies a special place of honour because of its unique position as the center of devotion and faith of all Hindus throughout the country. Lakhs of devotees visit this holy center every year. The present condition of the temple, however, is such as to severely wound their feelings. The Sabha urges the Government of Uttar Pradesh to-take steps to return this temple to the Hindus, their rights over it having been recognised even by the Supreme Court.
1959 : A.B.P.S.
Resolution-3
Widening Range of Governmental Controls
The tendency of the Government to establish its control and monopoly, directly or indirectly, over the various spheres of social life is becoming more and more pronounced over the last few years.
In addition to the increasing measure of Governmental control and monopoly over trade and industry, the proposed co-operative farming scheme which aims at the liquidation of the small farmer strikes at the very roots of democracy. The way the educational and religious institutions are being brought under the control of the Government has no parallel, except in dictatorial and fascist countries.
As a result, concentration of power in the hands of the Government is growing at a fast pace and individual freedom is getting curtailed. This policy, instead of opening new vistas for the development of under-developed sections of the society is only hindering their proper growth. Based as it is on foreign ideologies, this policy is positively repugnant to our national ethos. It has also given rise to various kinds of conflicts among the people, as also highly immoral and anti-social tendencies.
It is the firm opinion of the A.B.P.S. that this all-round onslaught on people's liberty is a grave crime against all human values and a mischievous conspiracy to suppress the Hindu character of this land. The A.B.P.S. cautions all the devout followers of our Bharateeya culture against the serious consequences of these policies and calls upon them to stand up united in defense of the freedom and dignity of the individual.
1959 : K.K.M.
Resolution-1
Transfer of Berubari to Pakistan
The K.K.M. opines that the introduction of a bill to amend the Constitution for transference of Berubari and other Indian territories to Pakistan is detrimental to our national pride and sovereignty, and the sentiments of our countrymen. The capricious and arbitrary fashion in which agreements are entered into with respect to portions of Bharat and the obstinate way in which they are sought to be implemented is indicative of an attitude highly dangerous to the nation's unity, security and liberty. To allow such a policy to continue under any garb can only give rise to a more perilous situation in future.
The K.K.M. urges all members of Parliament to vindicate their supreme duty of safeguarding the nation's sovereignty, by firmly rejecting this suicidal bill and allay the fears of the people and restore confidence in them. The Sabha also exhorts the entire electorate of the country to be alert and to discharge their duty by prevailing upon their representatives to respond to the nation's will on this vital question.
1959 : K.K.M.
Resolution 2
Bharat's Policy vis-a-vis Chinese Aggression
The K.K.M. views with grave concern the situation arising out of the Chinese aggression on our northern borders. Obviously, China could dare to violate Bharat's territorial integrity with impunity only because of the weak and unrealistic policy of appeasement followed by our Government for the last ten years. The Government in their anxiety to befriend China became totally unmindful of her expansionist designs and even admitted China's claims over Tibet without a murmur of protest. Consequently, Tibet, which for centuries had been bound with Bharat with close cultural ties, has not only lost her independence but ceased to act as a buffer between Bharat and China, thereby enabling Chinese forces to be poised right on our borders.
It was as a result of this policy that even when our own frontiers were violated and territory forcibly occupied by the Chinese, the Government, far from warding off the invasion, took no steps either to take the people into confidence or for the adequate defense of the borders. They felt satisfied by sending mere paper protests.
Now, too, when the Prime Minister seems to have begun to realize the expansionist character of Communist China, there appears to be no basic change in the Government's policy. The proposals contained in the Prime Minister's last letter to China are derogatory to Bharat's honor and sovereignty. In practice they amount to putting a premium on aggression by placing the aggressor and the aggrieved on the same footing and accepting our own territory as disputed on the basis of the aggressor's claims. The Prime Minister's utterances echoing the people's determination to defend the country at all costs are good so far as they go. But they will only be looked upon as an attempt to pacify the agitated people to camouflage the Government's supine policy, unless they result in energetic action leading to the expelling of the Chinese beyond our borders.
Alongside with invasion on our borders, subversive activities of the Chinese spies and the Communists and other fifth column elements within the country are going on unchecked. The Government has so far initiated no measures to curb them.
This state of external invasion and internal subversion can only be ignored at our peril. The K.K.M. demands that the Government should, without a moment's delay, initiate firm measures for safeguarding the integrity of the country and take immediate and effective steps to regain the lost territory. No moves for negotiations should be made till the aggression is fully vacated.
The R.S.S. has always been advocating that the country should essentially rely on its own strength if it has to meet any kind of external or internal challenges. While expressing its gratification over the Prime Minister's declaration in this respect, the K.K.M. assures the Government of its full co-operation in whatever steps they take for the defense of the freedom and integrity of the country and to meet the challenge of foreign aggression.
The spontaneous expression of the people's outraged feelings all over the country immediately after the news of the Chinese aggression was flashed is commendable. There is a universal demand that the Government give up its weak-kneed policy and take active steps for throwing out the invaders and liquidating the subversive elements. But the people's upsurge by itself will not be of much use if it is not canalized into organized action and disciplined strength.
The K.K.M. therefore, takes this opportunity to once again place before our countrymen the basic truth that only a disciplined, devoted and organized people imbued with a feeling of national unity and intense love for the motherland can manifest such a strength. That alone will keep the country safe from foreign invasions and internal dissensions, and enable it to enjoy the fruits of liberty. It is the duty of every Swayamsevak to whole-heartedly devote himself to the building up of this strength and educate and prepare the people to effectively meet the present threat.
1960 : A.B.P.S.
Resolution-1
Nehru-Chou En-lai parleys
The A.B.P.S.- feels that the Prime Minister's invitation to the Chinese Premier to come to Bharat and hold parleys with the Government even while China continues to be an aggressor on our soil is repugnant to the nation's sovereignty and derogatory to its self-respect. From practical considerations too, any recourse to negotiations without first successfully repelling the wanton aggression, would only invite further encroachments and ultimately prove ruinous to the country's interests. Such a policy will only create unrest and discontent among the people, adversely affect the nation's defense potential and demoralize the countries of the South and the South-East Asia, and will thus encourage Communist China in furthering her expansionist designs.
Looking at the entire situation against the background of the Government's present defense policy, the statements made from time to time in this regard by its spokesmen and its proclaimed decision not to take any active steps to throw out the aggressor, this Sabha entertains apprehensions that the Prime Minister may even enter into a baneful and dishonourable agreement with China by surrendering the whole or a part of aggressed territory, and thus strive to appease China with a view to procuring her friendship and peace on the frontiers. While such an attempt is not likely to succeed, it may well lead to a still more massive onslaught in future.
The Sabha appeals to the Prime Minister to appreciate the intensity of popular feeling over this issue and, as a real nation's representative, deal firmly with China and withhold from negotiating with her until her forces vacate Bharat's territory. It also urges upon the Prime Minister to assure the nation in categorical and unequivocal terms that the country's historical and traditional frontiers will be defended by all possible means and that no negotiations will be held or agreements entered into that would accord sanction to Chinese occupation or result in the waiving of our rights over any part of our territory.
The Sabha urges upon the Government and all our countrymen to undertake all such measure as are necessary for safeguarding the country's territorial integrity and checkmating the evil designs of the expansionist powers. The Sabha also calls upon the Swayamsevaks to rouse the nation's will and endeavour to make the people whole-heartedly participate in the task of strengthening all the sinews of nation's defense.
1960 : K.K.M.
Resolution-1
Bharat-Pak Agreement
Since some time past various kinds of agreements are being entered into with Pakistan, under the pretext of improving Bharat-Pak relationship. Appeasement is discernible in all these agreements involving many illegal concessions to Pakistan to the neglect of the just interests of our country. Agreements such as Indus Water Treaty, Division of available waters, interim commitments and financial arrangements etc., are going to prove an extremely costly bargain for us. The Government, through these agreements, has also ignored the inevitable requirements of our developmental projects. It has also, by giving its silent consent to the construction of Mangala Dam in Pak-occupied Kashmir, shown its mental preparedness to give up its claim over that strategic area.
From what has come to light in the press, it appears the agreement includes a provision for a direct railway link between Bharat and Pakistan. This may well prove disastrous to our nation's internal peace and security. For, it is only too well-known that communal forces having allegiance to Pakistan are quite active within our country. No Government, with any sense of responsibility for maintaining the peace and security of the country, would risk such a railway arrangement, even after being aware of the many conspiracies being hatched by Pakistani spies within our country.
Our relation with Pakistan in all spheres should be determined on a realistic basis, keeping in mind the historical perspective of the demand for and formation of Pakistan and also the mentality and ambitions of her rulers. Pacts made on the background of any reactionary and fanciful theories and with a defeatist mentality, will not only not fetch any good- will from Pakistan but, on the other hand, further endanger our country from inside as well as outside. As a consequence of this policy of repeated appeasement, serious doubts about the Government's ability to protect national interests are bound to arise in people's mind and severely affect their morale and self-confidence. The K.K.M. feels it is high time the Government brings about a change in their present policy and adopts a honourable and resolute policy.
1960 : K.K.M.
Resolution-2
Constitutional Amendment for Cow protection
Cow is a point of national honour and veneration for Bharatavarsha. Non-slaughter of the cow-species has been the age-old tradition of our independent national life. However, it is most unfortunate that our present Constitution does not uphold and give effect to this national tradition. Certain states have no doubt enacted laws banning cow-slaughter as a result of pressure of awakened public opinion. But all these are incomplete and also out of tune with the basic national sentiments regarding the cow. These laws have in actual practice, become all the more ineffective on account of the recent decision of the Supreme Court.
It is clear that unless a categorical reference to ban cow slaughter is made in the Constitution, protection of this sacred point of national honour is not possible. The Government should at least now initiate measures to suitably amend the Constitution towards this end.
1960 : K.K.M.
Resolution-3
Subversive Activities of Muslim and Christian Communalists
Certain Muslim bodies notorious for their stark communalism and enmity towards our nation - which were lying dormant all these years - have become active again and are indulging in the same old mischievous game. Organizations such as Muslim League, Jamate-lslami, Ittehad-he-Musalmaan and Jamaat-Ul-Ulema-e-Hind have begun organizing Muslims on separatist lines. They have engineered massive Muslim attacks on peaceful processions of Hindus at Saharanpur, Ferozabad, Muzaffarpur, Mangalpady, Shimoga and Sagar. There is also a report that, at one place, a foreign-made bomb was used. As days pass, their mentality is becoming more and more belligerent. Many a time, not only loyalty to our national culture and tradition but even to the Indian State and Constitution is being subverted in the name of Islamic ideals. There has been a planned increase in the number of illegal infiltrators and also of those staying back even after the expiry of the time-limit of the passport. Many of them have taken to smuggling and espionage and the Government has been forced, in a few places, to proceed against them legally.
Certain Christian organizations too, inspired and actively aided by foreign missionaries, are indulging in political and disruptionist activities. They seem to be concentrating on certain selected places so as to make them the hotbeds of their intrigues. Demands for new states are being put forward and people incited for armed revolts towards that end. It is highly reprehensible that even prominent persons in the Government, in place of denouncing and striving to eliminate such conspiracies, are siding with such persons to achieve their immediate political ends. When viewed impartially, even these persons will have to be considered partners in all such sinful, unpatriotic and unlawful activities.
The recent incidents and their political overtones should indeed suffice to serve as an eye-opener for those who are still under the illusion that there has been a change in the attitude of these communal forces. The Government as well as the people should take a lesson from the past experience and refuse to give any quarter to such treacherous forces. It is the paramount duty of the Government to adopt stringent measures in this regard. Besides, the people should remain watchful and totally boycott all such parties which, out of opportunistic and selfish motives, align themselves with these elements.
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