India’s Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Chief, Mohan Bhagwat, praised the resilience of Indian society during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting how the country stood strong while others faced despair. Speaking at the inauguration of the Dharmveer Anand Dighe Cancer Hospital and Trimandir Sankool, Bhagwat commended the response of the Indian people, doctors, hospital staff, social organizations, and the wealthy in combating the virus. He compared the coronavirus to a demon and emphasized that the common man felt supported and reassured that they were not alone in the fight against the virus.
Bhagwat expressed the collective ambition for India to become the leading country in the world upon reaching the milestone of 100 years of independence. As the nation approaches 75 years of independence, Bhagwat acknowledged the desire for India to ascend to the pinnacle of global prominence. He emphasized the importance of unity and collaboration in realizing this vision, stating that everyone must feel assured that they are not alone in their pursuit of greatness.
Meanwhile, the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Eknath Shinde, expressed his honor at having the new cancer hospital in Thane named after his mentor and Shiv Sena icon, Dharmveer Anand Dighe. Shinde praised Dighe’s dedication to serving the people and remarked on the hospital’s potential to bring new hope and life to cancer patients.
In summary, RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat applauded the resilience of Indian society during the COVID-19 pandemic and emphasized the need for unity in achieving India’s goal of becoming a leading global power. With the inauguration of the Dharmveer Anand Dighe Cancer Hospital, the hope is to provide crucial healthcare services to those in need, reflecting the legacy of service embodied by Anand Dighe. Both Bhagwat and Shinde emphasized the importance of unity and collaboration in realizing these aspirations for the nation.