Guwahati, May 13 (IANS) Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat arrived in Assam’s Hojai district on Wednesday amid tight security arrangements put in place by the local administration and police.​

Bhagwat’s convoy reached Gita Ashram in Hojai, where the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief is scheduled to stay for four nights, officials said.​

The police administration has thrown a multi-layered security blanket around the ashram and surrounding areas in view of Bhagwat’s visit. Security personnel have been deployed at key locations, while movement in and around the venue is being closely monitored.​

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief’s visit has drawn significant attention in the region, with senior Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh leaders and local functionaries present to receive him upon arrival at the ashram.​

According to Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh functionaries, Bhagwat will take part in the ‘Karyakarta Vikas Varg (Second Year)’ training camp being organised in the state as part of the Sangh’s cadre development and leadership training activities.​

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh training programme is scheduled to be held at a designated camp in Guwahati and will include swayamsevaks from different parts of the northeastern region.​

Senior Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh leaders and pracharaks are also expected to attend the sessions during the three-day programme.​

Sources said the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief is likely to address participants on organisational expansion, social outreach, nation-building initiatives and the role of cadres in strengthening grassroots activities across the country.​

Bhagwat is also expected to hold interactions with senior Sangh functionaries from Assam and other northeastern states during his stay.​

The ‘Karyakarta Vikas Varg’ is considered one of the important internal training programmes of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, aimed at enhancing leadership skills, ideological orientation and organisational capabilities of its members.​

The second-year camp is attended by selected swayamsevaks who have already completed the first phase of training.​

Security arrangements have been heightened in Guwahati ahead of Bhagwat’s visit, with local authorities coordinating with organisers for the smooth conduct of the programme.​

The visit of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief is significant as it comes shortly after the swearing-in ceremony of the new National Democratic Alliance government in Assam, led by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.​

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh has been actively expanding its organisational activities across the Northeast over the past several years through educational, social and cultural outreach initiatives.​

Senior Sangh leaders have frequently visited the region to strengthen coordination with local units and volunteers.​

Bhagwat’s visit is expected to conclude on May 15, following the completion of the training programme.​

–IANS

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