By HT Correspondent
VARANASI The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) will extend its reach to remote villages in Kashi districts, organising shakhas in villages where they have not been held yet. A shakha is a morning gathering of RSS volunteers, in which they do Surya Namaskar, recite patriotic songs and pray for the motherland.
According to a senior RSS office-bearer, the focus will be on connecting village youths with the RSS through daily shakhas.
The move comes after the visit of RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat to Kashi on Sunday. On Monday morning, he attended a shakha here. . Some senior office-bearers of RSS Kashi region met him and there was a discussion on increasing shakhas in villages . In view of this, RSS Kashi region has started preparations for its expansion in villages.
On Tuesday, Bhagwat offered prayers to Goddess Vindhyavasini at Maa Vindhyavasini Temple in Mirzapur.
Bhagwat reached Brahmarshi Devraha Baba Ashram in Mahuari Kala Vindhyachal on Monday evening. He stayed overnight in the Ashram.
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