Visakhapatnam, August 21, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and its affiliated organisations have expressed concern over demographic changes and what they described as imbalances affecting social harmony in some parts of the country.
The issue figured prominently at a three-day all-India coordination meeting of the RSS and its affiliated organisations, which concluded on Friday at Gudilova near Visakhapatnam.
Briefing the media, RSS Joint General Secretary C.R. Mukund said the meeting held detailed discussions on demographic changes, including declining fertility rates, ageing populations and changes in the population proportions of different communities.
Mukund said demographic challenges were being faced globally, with several countries dealing with ageing populations. He noted that while India currently has the world’s largest youth population, demographic scientists have projected that the country could face similar challenges in the coming three to four decades.
“Fertility rate coming down is one issue, but there is also demographic imbalance, which we have discussed. This is affecting social harmony in some regions,” he said.
He added that the meeting had taken note of a sharp increase in the population of some communities alongside a decline in others. Discussions focused on maintaining social balance and harmony while addressing changing demographic patterns and their impact across regions and communities.
The meeting also discussed the aspirations and concerns of young people and their role in nation-building. Mukund said around 21,000 young volunteers had participated in the RSS’s 21-day training camps this year, while more than 60 per cent of volunteers attending daily ‘Shakhas’ are from the youth demographic.
He said engaging with young people required direct and meaningful dialogue rather than merely didactic communication, with greater attention to their concerns and aspirations.
On the recent youth protest at Jantar Mantar, Mukund said the RSS believed such developments could be linked to shortcomings in the system. He said issues such as NEET and other systemic concerns could create anxiety among young people about their future.
“Mere protest or disruption will not provide a solution. Both the government and society must work together with a positive and constructive approach to improve the system,” he said.
The meeting also expressed concern over the growing availability of narcotics among young people and students. The participants stressed that tackling drug abuse required coordinated action involving educational institutions, parents, social organisations, the administration, police and other stakeholders.
The RSS and affiliated organisations called for broader social participation to address drug abuse and work towards creating a drug-free society.
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