RSS ideologue hails formation of Hindu Economic Forum

Image
Press Trust of India Thiruvananthapuram
Last Updated : Jul 23 2013 | 7:55 PM IST
: Leading RSS ideologue P Parameswaran has welcomed the formation of the World Hindu Economic Forum with Bangkok as its headquarters, terming it as a "timely initiative."
"Formation of the Hindu economic forum is a welcome development and a timely initiative. If properly pursued, it will bring about peace and prosperity not only to Hindu society, but also to the rest of the world," Parameswaran, Director of Bharatheeya Vichara Kendram, said in a statement here today.
Its motto 'Dharmasya Moolam Arthah-- the root of wealth is Dharma-- truly reflected its Indian psyche, he said.
Parameswaran said it was a well established fact of history that till the advent of the British and their exploitation of Indian wealth, it was India that dominated the economic world for a period of not less than 3000 years.
In fact, most foreign invasions of India were prompted by the affluence of the country. One key factor, that of the prosperity of India through history had been that it was not based on exploitation.
On the other hand, the Indian economy developed on the basis of sound moral and ethical values combined with a well ordered system of mutual help and cooperation among individuals and countries, he said.
"The British rulers destroyed the fabric of Indian economic system as they did with its educational system. Now the world expects that India would regain her honourable place in the comity of nations," he said.
An organised and well coordinated economic effort from all sections of Hindu society could make India a World Economic Power based on cooperation and goodwill, totally free from exploitation, Parameswaran added.
*Subscribe to Business Standard digital and get complimentary access to The New York Times

Smart Quarterly

₹900

3 Months

₹300/Month

SAVE 25%

Smart Essential

₹2,700

1 Year

₹225/Month

SAVE 46%
*Complimentary New York Times access for the 2nd year will be given after 12 months

Super Saver

₹3,900

2 Years

₹162/Month

Subscribe

Renews automatically, cancel anytime

Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans

Exclusive premium stories online

  • Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors

Complimentary Access to The New York Times

  • News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic

Business Standard Epaper

  • Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share

Curated Newsletters

  • Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox

Market Analysis & Investment Insights

  • In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor

Archives

  • Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997

Ad-free Reading

  • Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements

Seamless Access Across All Devices

  • Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app

More From This Section

First Published: Jul 23 2013 | 7:55 PM IST

Next Story