Amit Shah Lauds Bharat Vikas Parishad’s Role in Nation Building at 63rd Foundation Day Celebration

New Delhi, July 14, 2025: Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah, while addressing the 63rd Foundation Day of Bharat Vikas Parishad in New Delhi, praised the organization for bridging the gap between service providers and the underserved, calling it a symbol of India’s cultural values and nation-building spirit.

The event witnessed the presence of former Supreme Court Judge and BVP National President Justice (Retd.) Adarsh Kumar Goel along with other dignitaries.

Shah stated, “An organization that has operated selflessly and successfully for over six decades stands as a testimony to deep-rooted commitment and spiritual dedication.” He highlighted that while 63 years could be seen as old age for an individual, for an institution like Bharat Vikas Parishad, it represents youthful energy and purpose.

Calling the Parishad not just an institution but an idea, Shah emphasized its guiding principles — Samarpan (dedication), Sangathan (organization), and Sanskaar (values) — rooted in Swami Vivekananda’s vision. “Bharat Vikas Parishad is working silently but significantly to build a moral and cultural force in society,” he added.

The minister commended the Parishad’s outreach in 412 districts, comprising over 1,600 branches and 84,000+ families engaged in seva (selfless service). From relief work during natural disasters to blood donation drives and organizing value-based education camps, the Parishad continues to empower communities.

Drawing attention to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 11 years in office, Shah listed key initiatives shaping New India — over 55 crore bank accounts opened, clean water to 15 crore households, 12 crore toilets built, 10 crore gas connections delivered, and 4 crore homes provided to the underprivileged.

Highlighting Modi’s balanced approach, Shah said, “From restoring Kashi, Ujjain, and Sharada Peeth temples to launching IITs, AIIMS, and promoting AI and cybersecurity education, this government has merged heritage with progress without conflict.”

He also noted landmark changes such as the renaming of Rajpath to Kartavya Path, adoption of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s naval emblem, and installation of Sengol in Parliament — all aimed at decolonizing India’s institutional identity and fostering national pride.

Shah posthumously honored Manipuri freedom fighter Hemam Nilamani Singh, who joined Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose’s Azad Hind Fauj and later championed education and linguistic unity in Manipur. Singh’s legacy, Shah noted, is still alive as Manipuri youth credit him for their fluency in Hindi.

Speaking on India’s vision for 2047, Shah reiterated Modi’s five national goals:

1. A fully developed India
2. Freedom from colonial mindset
3. Pride in heritage
4. Unity and integrity
5. Sense of duty among citizens

He said Bharat Vikas Parishad is already aligned with these goals, working tirelessly at the grassroots.

Shah concluded by asserting, “Governments alone cannot solve all problems. Service-oriented organizations like Bharat Vikas Parishad must walk hand-in-hand with the government to fulfill the dreams of our freedom fighters.”