On this historic occasion, I extend my greetings to the countless swayamsevaks who remain dedicated to the pledge of serving the nation and its people. I also bow in reverence to the founder of the Sangh, our guiding ideal, Param Pujya Dr. Hedgewar Ji. Likewise, the Sangh has nourished every part of our nation, every sphere of our society. Though diverse in their fields of work, they all embody one spirit and one resolve: ‘Nation First’. Today, as India advances towards becoming a developed nation, there are newer challenges.