Lucknow: In a major step toward strengthening the Hindu (Sanatani) society economically, socially, and intellectually, the Arya Mahasabha has announced the launch of Sanatan Shakti Kendras starting this Ganesh Chaturthi. The announcement was made during a coordination meeting held at Jankipuram Vistar, Lucknow.
The proposal to initiate Sanatan Shakti Kendras was put forth by National Convenor Pankaj Kumar, who emphasized the need for building a more empowered and united Sanatani community. He highlighted that achieving this goal requires dedicated spaces that promote economic upliftment, social unity, and intellectual discourse.
Backed by Prominent Leaders
The proposal received unanimous support from several dignitaries and members, including:
- Former Acting Mayor Suresh Chandra Awasthi
- Arya Mahasabha State President Chandra Mauli Shukla
- Dr. Agam Dayal, B.N. Mishra, Rajiv Gupta, Arvind Nath Mishra, Ram Tiwari, Vikas Pandey, Ajay Yadav, and others
- Anita Tiwari (Mandal President), Abhishek Singh (Kanpur Mandal President)
- SK Bajpai (President, Lakshya Jan Kalyan Samiti)
- Gaurav Verma (National President, Yogi Sena)
All speakers echoed a common sentiment: Sanatan Shakti Kendras are the need of the hour to unite and uplift the Sanatani community in a focused, disciplined manner.
Ward-Level Centers to Operate Through Temples
Addressing the gathering, National President Rishi Trivedi confirmed that the formal establishment of the Sanatan Shakti Kendras will begin on Ganesh Chaturthi. These centers will be opened at the ward level, primarily operating from local temples to maximize outreach and accessibility. The centers will also serve to compile data on professionals and workers across sectors, contributing to an organized social network within the Sanatani community.
Leadership Announcements and Participation
During the meeting, Arvind Nath Mishra was appointed Senior Vice President of Arya Mahasabha by State President Chandra Mauli Shukla.
Key figures in attendance included:
- General Secretary Sunil Kumar Shukla
- State Minister Shravan Kumar Mishra (Advocate)
- Dr. Amit Saxena (President, Srijan Foundation)
- Ashok Bajpai, D.C. Gupta, Kamlesh Verma, Sunil Kumar Singh, Dr. Pranav Kumar Mishra, and Manish Sahu
The event saw a significant turnout, highlighting growing interest and momentum behind the initiative.
The Sanatan Shakti Kendra movement, blending cultural roots with community development, is poised to create a grassroots renaissance within the Sanatani ecosystem, bringing together temples, youth, thinkers, and professionals in a unified mission for societal transformation.
