VP Radhakrishnan Releases Book on RSS’s Century of Service
Vice President says the publication documents the RSS’s service activities and reflects India’s tradition of seva
- C. P. Radhakrishnan released A Century of Service – The RSS in 100 Acts of Seva.
- The book has been authored by former Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan.
- Radhakrishnan highlighted service to marginalised communities and the RSS’s COVID-19 relief efforts.
- He said documenting such work can preserve it for future generations.
GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 15th Sept: Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Tuesday released A Century of Service – The RSS in 100 Acts of Seva, authored by former Governor of Telangana and former Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry, Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan.
The book was released at Uprashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi. Addressing the gathering, Radhakrishnan said the publication documents the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh’s century-long service, its social responsibility and its contribution to nation-building.
Emphasising the importance of preserving records of public service, the Vice President said, “today’s news is tomorrow’s history,” and stressed that good work could otherwise fade from public memory. He said the book captures how the spirit of seva has translated into sustained social service.
Describing “Seva is Dharma; it is a duty” as a foundational ideal, Radhakrishnan said service initiatives associated with the RSS have reached poor, marginalised and diverse sections of society, including workers, women and children. He also recalled the role of RSS volunteers in providing food, medicines and essential support during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Referring to the book’s theme of “Nation-building through character-building,” he said patriotism, discipline, social responsibility and national unity are essential to nation-building.
Radhakrishnan said the publication would serve not only as a record of the RSS’s century-long service but also as a document reflecting India’s tradition of seva, culture and national consciousness for future generations.
He congratulated Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan and those associated with the publication and expressed hope that more efforts would be undertaken to document history.
Union Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs Dr. L. Murugan, Puducherry Home Minister A. Namassivayam and Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan were present on the occasion.
