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Prithvi Asthana

20 August 2025 at 5:20:30 pm

Keeping people united, RSS ideology: Ram Lal

Mumbai: A senior RSS functionary Ram Lal on Saturday said that the people of India should stay united as some parties are trying to divide people on various topics like languages and region. “The RSS ideology is about keeping people together,” he said. Ram Lal was addressing the RSS members as the chief speaker at the closing ceremony at a 15-day training camp in Kurla. Total 136 swayamsevaks participated in the camp. They demonstrated their skills in Dand prayog, Niyudh (karate), and Lazim...

Keeping people united, RSS ideology: Ram Lal

Mumbai: A senior RSS functionary Ram Lal on Saturday said that the people of India should stay united as some parties are trying to divide people on various topics like languages and region. “The RSS ideology is about keeping people together,” he said. Ram Lal was addressing the RSS members as the chief speaker at the closing ceremony at a 15-day training camp in Kurla. Total 136 swayamsevaks participated in the camp. They demonstrated their skills in Dand prayog, Niyudh (karate), and Lazim Dance on Vande Mataram at the ceremony. Ram Lal said that many swayamsevkas have made a lot of sacrifices for the country but no one knows them. Still, RSS continues to work for the country. He cited examples of the Partition in 1947 and Emergency in 1975 to underpin his point. “I myself had been in jail for eight months during the Emergency. Many swayamsevaks welcomed jail with open hands and even after that RSS continued to worked for the country with more energy.” He said the whole Hindu community is awakening now, and they are adapting the forgotten culture of Sanatan Dharma. “The irony is that people working for the country are called communal. The 'Breaking India Lobby' is also active and we need to unite in the favour of India to counter it. Today westernisation is badly influencing the joint family system, the Indian culture and youth's ideology. It's time for us to think about it and start making changes from our family.” Ram Lal coined another meaning for the RSS – Ready for Selfless Service. “The world is now slowly looking up towards India as an example and the process will get faster in the future. It is our responsibility as citizens to make India and become an example for the world.” Jimmy Mistry, founder of the Della Leaders Club, was the chief guest. Mangal Prabhat Lodha, Minister Entrepreneurship and Skill Development, was also present. In his address, Mistry spoke about the international image of the RSS. He said, “RSS is always shown in a negative shade at the international platform and we need to improve on that.” He emphasised on improving the process of communication, manufacturing narratives and the importance of social media in the changing world. In a reply to Mistry, Ram Lal said that swayamsevkas were busy in manufacturing success. “That is why we don't focus on narratives,” he said.

‘Gangster Reel’ accused nabbed

Police recover seven guns, 371 cartridges from hidden cache

Dombivli: A 55-year-old builder known for his ‘gangster-style’ reels has once again been arrested after police recovered a massive cache of illegal weapons from his residence. The accused, Surendra Pandurang Chaudhary alias Patil, was taken into custody following a joint operation by the Thane Crime Branch and Manpada Police, who raided his bungalow in Dawdi and uncovered arms hidden in a secret compartment near a shoe rack.

 

In one of the most startling revelations, police discovered that the accused had specially designed a hidden compartment inside a shoe rack to conceal the weapons. The compartment was cleverly built that it could not be easily detected during a routine check. It was only after a detailed and thorough search that the concealed cache was uncovered, leaving even the police surprised.

 

During the raid, officials seized seven revolvers, 371 live cartridges, 167 air gun pellets, along with sharp weapons such as swords, choppers, knives, and sickles. The total value of the seized arms is estimated to be around ₹10 lakh. Among the recovered firearms, five were country-made, while some others had markings like ‘Made in USA’ and ‘Special Auto,’ raising questions about their source.

 

Patil is highly active on social media, with over 303,000 followers on Instagram. He frequently posted reels showcasing a ‘gangster lifestyle,’ often seen holding firearms and displaying bundles of cash. In some videos, he was even seen sitting on a police officer’s chair while creating content. These controversial acts had previously led to his arrest.

 

The accused has a criminal background with serious charges, including rape. He was earlier arrested in October 2023 in connection with a case registered at Manpada Police Station.

 

In 2023, authorities had taken preventive action by externing him from Thane district for a period of one year. Despite this, he recently secured bail in another case but was re-arrested within just two weeks.

 

Police are now investigating the origin of the weapons, possible links to a larger network, and whether the arms were intended merely for social media display or for more serious criminal activities. A case has been registered under the Arms Act and the Maharashtra Police Act, and the accused has been remanded to judicial custody.

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