{
  "id": 12045538,
  "title": "Remembering Ashok Singhal, karmayogi who worked with diligence and detachment",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/remembering-ashok-singhal-karmayogi-who-worked-with-diligence-and",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-05T00:45:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/ashok-singhal-rss-ram-janmabhoomi-legacy-10906689/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bharat is experiencing a moment of nation-building, a resurgence of self-confidence and pride. Ashok Singhal, a karmayogi, played a crucial role in this transformation. Though he received numerous accolades, he remained detached and dedicated his success to God. Ashok ji was born into a distinguished family and chose to dedicate his life to the nation. He studied engineering in Metallurgy at Banaras Hindu University and became a Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) member. Under the guidance of renowned leaders like Rajendra Singh, Bhaurao Deoras, and Pujya Sri Guruji Golwalkar, Ashok ji developed exceptional organisational skills and a strong sense of duty. As a Prant Pracharak of Delhi Prant, he organized the Virat Hindu Sammelan, bringing together different sections of society. His dedication led to the Vishwa Hindu Parishad, where he continued to demonstrate his commitment to social harmony and the eradication of untouchability. The Ram Janmabhoomi movement, one of the most significant socio-religious movements in modern Bharat, benefited greatly from Ashok ji's guidance. He played a pivotal role in organizing programmes like the Ram-Janki Rath Yatra and Shila Pujan, and his faith in Ram ji provided inspiration to the karyakartas. Despite his immense contributions, Ashok ji remained humble and detached, focusing on national service rather than personal gain. His legacy is an inspiring chapter of dedication, inner pursuit, organisation, and karmayoga.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}