Welcome to Delhi Confidential, your source for insights from the power dynamics in the capital. Today’s highlights include the RSS centenary celebrations that seem to have significantly enhanced the organization’s global outreach, alongside Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia commending a Railway Protection Force (RPF) officer for his courageous act in saving a woman passenger from a potentially fatal accident.
The centenary festivities of the RSS appear to have accelerated its international engagement efforts. While Mohan Bhagwat is addressing audiences in the United States and Canada, Sunil Ambekar, the head of RSS media and communications, has traveled to the United Kingdom in anticipation of Bhagwat’s upcoming visit in September. Ambekar is scheduled to hold a press briefing in London on September 4, where he will respond to inquiries from the media. Bhagwat’s trip to the UK is framed as part of a broader “global civilizational dialogue,” with plans for discussions involving intellectuals, policymakers, think tanks, and community organizations. Earlier this year, RSS General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale also embarked on an international outreach mission that included stops in the UK, the US, and Germany as part of the centenary celebrations.
At the last meeting of the INDIA bloc held in June, all member parties agreed to convene every two months, with the next gathering scheduled to take place in Hyderabad in August. However, it seems that several prominent leaders within the bloc are awaiting direction from the Congress party regarding the meeting’s proceedings. According to sources within Congress, the opposition bloc may reconvene sometime in September, although details regarding the exact date and location remain uncertain.
During a recent visit to the Shivpuri railway station in Madhya Pradesh, Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia recognized an RPF officer for his bravery in saving a 35-year-old woman who was in danger of falling onto the tracks while attempting to board a moving train. As passengers and security personnel applauded, Scindia praised ASI Birendra Tiwari and awarded him a traditional pearl necklace, expressing appreciation for his selfless action in prioritizing the safety of a citizen over his own.
