Politics is not merely about winning elections; it is about guiding society, said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
He also noted that the true purpose of politics will be fulfilled only if moral values are combined with a spiritual sense.
On the occasion of the 90th year since the establishment of the Brahma Kumaris movement and the 72nd year since the start of the movement’s spiritual service in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, Union Minister and BJP MP from the Lucknow constituency Rajnath Singh participated in an event held there on Friday. At that time, he inaugurated the Divya Samskriti Bhavan (spiritual retreat and training center) complex built by the Brahma Kumaris movement and said:
Whether I win or lose in an election, as far as I am concerned, I will only do what is right. Politics should not stop at winning elections, holding power, or remaining in office; it should serve as a guiding force for the future of the nation and society.
Ethics and spiritual awareness: political decisions should be guided by ethics and the public good. Only when spiritual awareness is intertwined with ethics will the true purpose of politics be fulfilled.
India has emerged as one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing economies. Significant progress has been achieved in every field, from space to artificial intelligence (AI). While we are conquering the outside world, we must reflect on whether we are losing the battle within ourselves.
Hope and harmony..: The view that spiritual growth and economic prosperity are mutually contradictory is mistaken. Through true spiritual development, socially responsible individuals are formed.
A person who has inner stability does not make decisions in anger. A person full of self-respect does not insult others. A person who has experienced contentment does not turn toward corruption.
A nation is not governed by laws alone. It is governed by virtues. Good values are essential to build trust and harmony in society.
The vision for a developed India goes beyond economic growth and includes honest citizens, family values, social harmony, respect for women, disciplined youth, and a sense of responsibility toward the nation.
Advice to youth: Through spiritual leadership for women and initiatives against drug use, the Brahma Kumaris movement has been playing an important role in advancing the above objective.
I do not associate politics with any particular religion, sect, or belief. Rather, politics is the pursuit of public life through noble values such as ethics and duty. Young people should focus not only on building their future but also on cultivating good qualities. Technologies should be used responsibly.
Technologies should not be allowed to dominate us. We should not lose our wisdom. While connecting with the world, we must also remain rooted in our own heritage, he said.
