Lucknow, Oct. 18 -- The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) is a shining example of selfless service and commitment to the country's development, defence minister Rajnath Singh said at the Diwali Parivar Milan event organised by the RSS in Gomti Nagar on Friday. Chief minister Yogi Adityanath, Akhil Bharatiya pracharak pramukh of RSS Swant Ranjan, Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust general secretary Champat Rai and others attended the event. Adityanath highlighted the importance of unity and togetherness in society. Addressing the gathering, Singh praised the RSS for its dedication to the nation and its people. "RSS is a shining example of selfless service and commitment to the country's development," said Singh. "When I go on foreign tours and the Sangh is discussed, I explain that I am defence minister later, and first, I am a volunteer of the Sangh," Singh said. "As I entered here, I was thinking that no one would have imagined that in its centenary year, the Sangh would become the world's largest organisation," he added. "Sometimes, I wonder how such a large organisation could have been formed. Faith and belief have immense power. If mathematical problems can be solved on the basis of faith and belief, how can the problems of human life not be solved on the same basis?" he said. Chief minister Yogi Adityanath said that events like these promote a sense of belonging and community. "I have seen Eid Milan events, but this Diwali Milan is a rare experience. Previously, Eid Milan and Iftar parties were held at the Raj Bhavan and the chief minister's residence," Adityanath said. "After becoming chief minister, I ordered my principal secretary to inspect Ayodhya during the Deepotsav festival, and discovered that it was in darkness," he said. "Later, the government began celebrating Deepotsav in Ayodhya. People asked what would be achieved by holding this Deepotsav, and I said it would fulfill my resolve. We changed the name of Faizabad, a symbol of slavery, to Ayodhya. By God's grace, the Ram Mandir is now before us," he said. "If you visit Ayodhya after November 25, you will witness the struggle of the Sangh Parivar and society in building the temple," he added. "We urge everyone to buy only indigenous goods on Dhanteras. Also, pledge to deliver sweets, lamps, and idols of Laxmi and Ganesh to a poor family on Diwali," the chief minister said. Swant Ranjan emphasised the importance of festivals in Indian culture, saying that they strengthen the roots of society. Champat Rai spoke about the significance of the Ram Mandir and its construction. More than 60 million people have visited Ayodhya so far. This is a matter of pride for India, Rai added. Prominent among those present on the occasion included deputy CM Brajesh Pathak, state BJP president Bhupendra Singh Chaudhary, the party's state general secretary (organisation) Dharampal Singh, and ministers in the state government....