The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) held its one-day Central Working Committee meeting at Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan University in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, bringing together representatives and activists from across the country to discuss key national, educational and organisational issues.
The meeting began with a ceremonial lamp-lighting by ABVP National President Professor Raghuraj Kishore Tiwari, National General Secretary Dr Virendra Singh Solanki and National Organising Secretary Ashish Chauhan.
Bengal takes centre stage at ABVP national meet
One of the major highlights of the meeting was the unanimous adoption of a resolution congratulating the people of West Bengal for what the organisation described as the “restoration of democratic values” by defeating politics based on violence, fear and appeasement.
The resolution was passed during discussions on the country’s current political and social atmosphere, with participants stressing the importance of democratic participation and public mandate.
Also Read | ABVP launches dedicated helpline to empower students across West Bengal amid political turbulence
Student issues and education reforms dominate discussions
Several issues related to education, youth participation, national security and social challenges were discussed during the meeting. The organisation also reviewed its ongoing campaigns and outreach programmes across the country.
Among the initiatives discussed were the ‘Screen Time to Activity Time’ campaign, programmes marking 150 years of ‘Vande Mataram’, the Hostel Survey Campaign, and events linked to the birth centenary of Professor Yashwantrao Kelkar. Discussions were also held on campaigns commemorating 50 years of resistance against the Emergency and the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Shri Guru Tegh Bahadur.
ABVP leaders also highlighted organisational activities in different states, including scholarship-related protests in Telangana, demonstrations against alleged examination paper leaks, student union initiatives in Delhi and Punjab universities, and student conferences organised in Tripura, Odisha and Tamil Nadu.
Also Read | Karnataka headed for a shock CM change? Congress buzz grows around DK Shivakumar
‘Committed to tackling educational inequality’
Addressing the gathering, Dr Virendra Singh Solanki said that the organisation remains committed to tackling challenges ranging from educational inequality to urban naxalism through “constructive movements and struggles.”
He also referred to the organisation’s ‘Mission Sahasi’ initiative, under which more than 10 lakh girl students across the country have reportedly received self-defence training.
Professor Raghuraj Kishore Tiwari, meanwhile, stressed the need for an education system rooted in Indian philosophy and values, saying such a framework would help ensure the holistic development of future generations.
