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Rashmi Samant releases book on RSS centenary
The book ‘Hundred Years Young: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh’ has been released to mark the centenary of the RSS. Authored by Rashmi Samant, the work features perspectives from 18 young contributors from diverse religious and social backgrounds, including Hindu, Muslim, Christian, Jewish, and LGBTQIA+ individuals.
Samant describes the organization as performing ‘generational work’ with a core motto of ‘man-making’. She notes that the RSS is often viewed through a ‘coloured lens’ and seeks to provide lived experiences to counter extreme perspectives.
Contributor Brinda Kotak, an entrepreneur and investor, stated that despite having no direct family or personal connection to the RSS, the organization’s ground-level work has influenced her outlook. Kotak noted the organization’s philosophy of prioritizing action over self-promotion and its vision of a future India where such an organization may no longer be necessary.
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The book 'Hundred Years Young' features contributors from diverse backgrounds, including Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, and LGBTQIA+ identities.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Brinda Kotak has no direct personal or family connection with the RSS. desitalkchicago.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The RSS core motto is 'man-making'.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The RSS aims for a future where its own existence is no longer required. desitalkchicago.com