The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) held a daylong central working committee meeting at Siksha 'O' Anusandhan University in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday, drawing leaders and workers from across India. The participants deliberated on key issues including education, youth affairs, national security, and organizational expansion.
Key Attendees and Leadership
The meeting was attended by ABVP national president Raghuraj Kishore Tiwari, national general secretary Virendra Singh Solanki, and national organising secretary Ashish Chauhan. Their presence underscored the importance of the gathering for the student organization's strategic planning.
Resolution on West Bengal
During the meeting, ABVP unanimously passed a congratulatory resolution praising the people of West Bengal for 're-establishing democratic values' by defeating 'politics of violence, fear and appeasement'. This resolution highlighted the organization's stance on political developments in the state.
Campaigns and Initiatives Discussed
Several campaigns and initiatives undertaken by ABVP were discussed, including 'Screen Time to Activity Time', '150 Years of Vande Mataram', 'Hostel Survey Campaign', 'Mission Sahasi', programmes marking the birth centenary year of Prof Yeshwantrao Kelkar, '350 Years of the Martyrdom Day of Shri Guru Tegh Bahadur', and the '650th Prakatyotsav of Sant Shiromani Ravidas Ji'. These initiatives reflect ABVP's focus on cultural and social engagement.
Emphasis on Education System
Addressing the gathering, national president Tiwari stressed the need for an education system rooted in Bharatiya philosophy and values to ensure holistic development of students. He argued that such a system would better serve the nation's youth.
ABVP's Role in Student Movements
National general secretary Solanki highlighted ABVP's role in student movements across the country, including issues related to scholarships, paper leaks, and student welfare. He stated that the meeting would strengthen the organization's resolve towards nation-building and social transformation.
The meeting concluded with a renewed commitment to ABVP's objectives, focusing on youth empowerment and national security. The organization plans to continue its campaigns and expand its reach among students.
