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Essence of Moditva

Decoding the leadership style of our Prime Minister seems to be the flavour of the week.

One does not need to go far or analyse much to decode the leadership style of our PM, any one who has a brief experience with the RSS can easily codify his leadership mantra.

Here is are few leadership traits what define NaMo

a) Prepare, Plan/Execute - If we have been to any event of the RSS, you will not fail to notice the extra length to which the RSS cadre goes to create the right environment for any event. From parking to sitting arrangements. music to speeches. every tiny detail is well planned for. Post the event, swayamsevaks always ensure that the place is cleaned up. All RSS events start and end on time. This happens without any supervision. It should not be any surprise that NaMo insists on the same standards when it comes to governance - clean offices, timely attendance, meticulous planning followed by flawless execution. Zero defect and Zero effect are the hallmarks of any RSS event.

b) Character, Commitment & Courage - RSS prides itself in man making - building 3 essential traits in every swayamsevak- character, commitment and courage. Every task, role and responsibility that the RSS gives its cadres are designed to build these attributes. The same 3 traits that helped NaMo overcome every obstacle that came his way to rise to the top job.

c) Sense of Histroy & Indian Culture - Many countries like America do not have a long history but Americans have a good sense of history. We Indians  rich long history but have a little sense of our history. The Sangh develops a sense of history for its cadre, be it it via shoklas like Ekatmata Sotra which bring brings alive our rich history more than any history book or celebrating festivals such as Hindu Samrajya Divas which marks the coronation of Shivaji. The Sangh creates a sense of history via invoking the nationalists from the past - be it Vivekananda, Tilak, Maharshi Aravind to name a few. In every Swayamsevak, the RSS instills the DNA of India - our culture. NaMo's ability to connect and communicate with the masses of India is due to him having a great sense of our history and being in tune with out culture.

d) Organise for selfless service - Transformation of a nation begins with the transformation of a every Indian. There is no other mantra. Organise for a social cause. It is no surprise to find NaMo's focus on the most basic of human needs - toilets, education, healthcare. No nation can transform till the basics are in place. Lets first transform the life of every Indian, the nation will take care of itself

While we may admire and adore our PM, the fact is that most of his leadership traits are present in every swayamsevak of the RSS. These are traits that can be learned and developed.

So to all the scholars, intellectuals and historians, I say - do not waste so much time decoding Moditva. The answer to NaMo's success can be found in your neighbourhood RSS shaka.

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