“Even though the readiness of the society to work with the Sangh on different issues has increased, the change in uniform has been made to take care of the comfort level and convenience while working. The transition heralds the change in the Sangh in tune with the changing times,” RSS’ head of communications department Manmohan Vaidya told PTI.
He said over 8 lakh trousers have been distributed, including 6 lakh stitched trousers, and cloth for another 2 lakh handed over to RSS offices in different parts of the country.
The change in uniform was mooted in 2009, but there was no forward movement. The proposal was revived in 2015. After discussions, RSS leaders and volunteers arrived at a consensus that the unform needs to change. The All-India Pratinidhi Sabha ratified the decision.
The shift is rooted in the Sangh’s desire to change by adopting a more convenient dress that is in tune with the changing times.
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