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Excellent and deeply historical question, Dr. Arya — it goes to the heart of how the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) shaped its ideological vocabulary during its formation in 1925 under Dr. K. B. Hedgewar , and why “ Hindu ” — not “Arya” — became the cornerstone of its identity. Let’s unpack this carefully, both historically and philosophically. 🕰️ 1. Historical Background When the RSS was founded in Nagpur in 1925 , India was under British rule, and the social-political atmosphere was dominated by: The Indian National Congress (secular nationalist struggle), Hindu Mahasabha (cultural-nationalist group led by Savarkar and others), and the influence of Arya Samaj , Sanatan Dharma Sabha , Theosophical Society , and other reform movements. Each used different terms — Hindu , Sanatani , Arya , Bharatiya — to express identity and reform. 🔤 2. “Arya” – A Term with Reformist and Elitist Overtones The word “Ārya” (आर्य) in Sanskrit literally means noble — a spiritual a...

Ladakh always wanted a UT Union Territory  I participated in these marches since 1997 and supported Union Territory status led by Shri Thupstan Tsewang  Never saw Sonam Wangchuk  in these marches. He was running a school in Phyang and doing innovative housing  for few years he was missing from Ladakh He came to limelight as a seasoned politician (son of politician) after formation of UT in Ladakh in 31st October 2019 when he floated his OWN party and lost all seats in the election Subsequently,  demanding Statehood and the inclusion of Ladakh under Schedule 6, which is not feasible due to Ladakh’s strategic borders with China and Pakistan. Moreover, Schedule 6 prohibits Indian citizens from buying land in such regions, a restriction that aligns disturbingly with China’s policy of territorial control — making it completely unacceptable for Ladakh. In fact Shedule 6 should be abolished from the NE and a more amicable system like that in Himachal Prades...