Words are weapons in war of dialogue, says Prof Agnihotri

Words are more powerful than weapons in resolving national issues, said Prof Kuldeep Chand Agnihotri, vice-president of Haryana Literature and Culture Academy. He was speaking at a one-day columnist workshop organised by Vishwa Samvad Kendra, Himachal Pradesh. Stressing the importance of dialogue, he emphasised that negative vocabulary should be neutralised early, always keeping national and societal interest in view.

Prof Agnihotri highlighted the vital role universities play in shaping discussions and dialogues. He noted that India is a continuous journey without halts, and described Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) as a flag bearer of India’s path toward prosperity.

He criticised the British for introducing divisive narratives, equating the caste system with Hinduism to fragment Indian society. This colonial divide, he said, still affects the country and must be countered through constructive dialogue aimed at fulfilling the goal of a Developed India by 2047.

Prof Satish from Indira Gandhi National Open University added that illustrations in the original Constitution reflect the harmony between constitutional and cultural nationalism.

Writers, columnists and bloggers from across the state, including RSS’ state publicity chief Pratap Singh Samayal, attended the workshop.