On the occasion of the centenary celebrations of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), Bharat Bharti organized family meetings at two venues in Mumbai under its auspices. The programs were held at the Amritanandamayi Math Hall, Nerul (Navi Mumbai) on Saturday, March 14, and at the SIES High School Auditorium, Matunga on Sunday, March 15. Sangh workers from Mumbai and Navi Mumbai attended the gatherings along with their family members.
The meetings were inaugurated by C. Sadanandan Master MP, while Bharat Bharti Pramukh A. R. Gokuldas presided over the functions attended by a large number of participants. Prominent Sangh workers Kamlesh Patel, Ravindra Sanghvi, and Vilas Bhagwat were present. Vilas Bhagwat briefed the participants about the various activities planned as part of the Sangh centenary celebrations.
In his address, A. R. Gokuldas elaborated on the initiatives of Bharat Bharti and stressed the importance of conveying the message of the Sangh centenary to every Malayali. Swami Amaya Mritanandaji, head of the Nerul Mata Amritanandamayi Math, Hindu Jagaran Manch Kosha Chairman P. Suresh Babu, and representatives of various organisations extended their greetings.
Delivering the keynote address, Sadanandan Master said that ideological commitment and dedicated service have made the Sangh unique in the world. He emphasized the need for social empowerment through personal development and called for continuous intervention in societal issues to achieve national renaissance. Referring to the transformations taking place in the country under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he expressed confidence that India is moving towards becoming a global leader.
During the programs, several social and cultural organisations in the Mumbai region honoured him. The sessions were coordinated by Vinod in Nerul and Prasad in Matunga. The meetings concluded with the singing of Vande Mataram.