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1. Territorial Nationalism : Its Roots
Bunch Of Thoughts
M.S. Golwalkar
Part Two - The Nation And Its Problems
XII. Territorial Nationalism
Why the word 'Rashtriya' - The British game - Effects of English education - History distorted-Birth of 'territorial nationalism'-Its absurdity.
Much thought was devoted to the subject before the name 'Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh' was decided upon for the organisation. A number of persons close to the Sangh were also consulted. Naturally, many suggestions were put forth, and objections raised against each name. Even the present name was confronted with the objection that if the word 'Rashtriya' was adopted then its doors would have to be kept open to all other people in the country, i.e., Muslims, Christians, etc. So the name 'Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh' was suggested, as the organisation was restricted only to the Hindus.
Author : M. S. Golwalkar
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