RSS to actively support Advani’s rath yatra against corruption

Sangh has already asked it volunteers to actively support action against corruption,says RSS.

RSS on Wednesday said its volunteers will actively participate in BJP veteran L K Advani’s proposed rath yatra against corruption.

The Sangh has already asked its Swayamsewaks (volunteers) to actively support all initiatives and actions against corruption. They had earlier extended their support to Baba Ramdev and Anna Hazare in their campaigns against corruption. Similarly,Swayamsewaks will actively participate in L K Advani’s campaign, RSS leader Ram Madhav said.

When asked to comment on the meeting between Advani and RSS Sar Sanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat,he said Advani spent some time at the RSS headquarters and discussed the situation in the country and also his proposed rath yatra against corruption.

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Advani earlier claimed he had met RSS chief Bhagwat to seek his blessings for the rath yatra.

I met the RSS Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat and asked for his blessings. He gave me his full support and blessings and wished me all the best for the rath yatra, Advani said.

Making light of his meeting with Bhagwat,Advani said he keeps talking to him informally. We meet people who can make a big contribution to the rath yatra, he said.

He also met BJP President Nitin Gadkari recuperating after undergoing a bariatric operation on September 12 to enquire about his health.

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The BJP President will come to Delhi on September 24. I have asked him to make the announcement about the rath yatra. By then,the plan details will also be chalked out, Advani said.

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