Bengaluru, Mar 20 (IANS): The Rashtriya Swaymasewak Sangh's (RSS) highest decision-making body, the Akhil Bharatiya Pratinidhi Sabha (ABPS), on Saturday passed a unanimous resolution saying that the construction of the Shri Ram mandir is manifestation of the innate strength of Bharat.

The resolution added that this programme has became the unique symbol of spiritual awakening, national integration, social harmony, goodwill and dedication.

"Construction of Ram Mandir programme is the intrinsic strength of Bharat has been invigorated and this programme has become a unique symbol of spiritual awakening, national integration, social harmony, goodwill and dedication," the resolution explained.

The resolution added that along with the construction of the grand mandir at the Shri Ram Janmbhoomi in Ayodhya, the social and national life inspired by the values of Shri Ram will be established through collective resolve and efforts.

"This will pave the way for building a strong and glorious Bharat which in turn will ensure the well-being of the whole world," the resolution claimed.

The ABPS also appealed to all 'Ram bhakts' including social and religious institutions, educationists and intellectuals of the country to make meaningful efforts so that Shri Ram's ideals permeate through the society.

While the ABPS expressed its gratitude towards all 'Rambhakts' for showing unparalleled enthusiasm and support for the construction of Mandir at Shri Rama Janmbhoomi in Ayodhya.

"The 44-day-long "Nidhi Samparn Abhiyan" (Temple Construction Funds drive) has indeed been the biggest outreach campaign in the history of the world," the resolution stated.

According to the resolution, over 12 crore 'Rambhakt families' from about 5.5 lakh cities and villages have contributed to the construction of the grand temple. All the sections and sects of the society overwhelmingly participated in this campaign.

"People from rural, urban to forest and hilly areas, from rich to ordinary people contributed wholeheartedly to make this campaign a success. The ABPS congratulates 'all Rambhakts' for this unparalleled enthusiasm and support," the ABPS said in its resolution.

The resolution added that this campaign had once again proved that the entire country is always connected emotively with Shri Ram.

RSS praises Centre's initiatives, fight against Covid

The highest decision-making body of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), the Akhil Bharatiya Pratinidhi Sabha (ABPS), passed a unanimous resolution on Saturday praising the several initiatives of the Union government such as the Vande Bharat Mission, Vaccine Maitri campaign, Shramik special trains and the ongoing Covid vaccination drive, besides hailing the society for the resilient fight it put up to combat the dreaded virus.

According to the resolution, from the begining of the global pandemic, 'Bharat' lived up to the axiom of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' (the world is one family) and extended its helping hand to various countries by distributing essential items.

"We have also distributed vaccines to many countries through the 'Vaccine Maitri' campaign. Bharat's timely acts of international cooperation have been appreciated by many leaders and countries around the world," the resolution read.

It also pointed out that different sections of the society such as the security forces, government functionaries, essential service providers, financial institutions and many others kept the wheels of daily life rolling in an uninterrupted manner throughout the pandemic, which was possible due to the coordinated exercises of various government departments.

The ABPS noted that agriculture produce was more than usual during this time, while the economy is also showing encouraging signs.

"We could also turn this distress into an opportunity with industrial innovations in manufacturing ventilators, PPE kits, developing techniques for Corona testing and quick affordable indigenous Covid vaccine. This has revealed the innate resilience and ingenuity of the society in the face of hardships," the resolution said.

The ABPS also appreciated the role played by every section of the society in containing the ill-effects of the pandemic.

"As the news of the pandemic and its devastating nature started trickling in, the government and the administrative machineries, both at the Centre and the states, swung into action. To educate the masses about the nature of the disease and the necessary precautions, a massive countrywide exercise of public dissemination was undertaken by using various creative means supported by a positive approach of the media with the effect that the entire country responded collectively," the resolution said.

The ABPS also expressed its gratitude towards the Corona warriors, who have rendered selfless service and even sacrificed their lives fighting the pandemic.

"So far, thousands of people have succumbed to the virus. We offer tribute to the departed souls and express heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. Bharatiya society as a whole has written a new saga of service," it stated.