Panaji, Dec 29: The fourth edition of Panchjanya’s Goa Sagar Manthan: Sushasan Samvad was held on December 24, 2025, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, Goa, bringing together prominent national leaders, policymakers, and thought leaders to deliberate on governance, democracy, culture, and India’s civilisational ethos.
Addressing the gathering, B.L. Santhosh, National General Secretary (Organisation) of the Bharatiya Janata Party, stated that winning West Bengal is crucial for safeguarding India’s future. He remarked that the situation in Bengal is not merely a political contest but a civilisational battle. Clarifying the recent BJP national president election process, he said the procedure had been underway for the past 8–9 months and the announcement was made immediately after the decision was finalised. Any surprise surrounding it, he added, should not be misconstrued as a conspiracy, as delays were largely due to prevailing electoral circumstances.
Santhosh emphasised the importance of internal discipline within the BJP, noting that the party provides full freedom for internal disagreement and functions on democratic principles. “Power is not an end in itself for us; it is a means to implement our ideology. Wherever we have received power, we have worked to translate ideas into action in the national interest,” he said. He also expressed concern over attempts by the opposition to undermine constitutional institutions, asserting that while political opposition would be faced democratically, efforts to destabilise the nation must be condemned.
Dr Arif Mohammed Khan, Governor of Bihar, spoke on constitutional values and the rule of law, stating that even the Quran does not permit individuals to violate the laws of the country they reside in. He pointed out that while demands for Sharia law have emerged in various countries including India, the UK, France, and Germany, challenging a nation’s legal framework is fundamentally incorrect even from a Quranic perspective. He highlighted contradictions in interpretations of personal laws and noted that the Quran mentions only one colour saffron describing it as pleasing to the eyes, referred to as zaafran.
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant dismissed allegations by the Congress regarding vote theft, calling them baseless. He noted that the NDA had also won in postal ballot voting and reminded that similar electoral verification processes had taken place multiple times during Congress-led governments. Sawant said the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government is committed to absolute transparency, especially in recruitment processes. He explained reforms in Category C and D staff selection, highlighting a fully digital, transparent examination and scrutiny system, and asserted that Goa’s recruitment process is among the most transparent in the country, enabling truly deserving candidates to secure jobs.
Speaking on economic growth and tourism, Ranjit Mehta, Secretary General of the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry, said
“Goa is a must-visit destination, deeply rooted in India’s cultural heritage. He noted that Goa has successfully evolved into a year-round tourism destination and praised the infrastructure of Mopa Airport, calling it a visionary development. Mehta also highlighted India’s emergence as the world’s fourth-largest economy and expressed confidence that the country would soon surpass Germany to become the third-largest.”
Pradeep Joshi, Akhil Bharatiya Sah Prachar Pramukh of the RSS, spoke on India’s spiritual foundation, stating that spirituality has always been integral to the nation’s development journey. He said India’s civilisational identity is inherently linked to Hindu thought, which he described as inclusive, universal, and all-encompassing. Joshi emphasised that the RSS is not an organisation formed in opposition to anyone but one driven by a mission of unity and the principle of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam. He described the RSS’s 100-year journey as a journey of ideas rooted in Hindutva as a civilisational philosophy.
The event commenced with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp by Hitesh Shankar, Editor of Panchjanya; B.L. Santhosh; Dr Arif Mohammed Khan; Pramod Sawant; and Brij Bihari, Director, Bharat Prakashan Delhi Limited. The programme concluded with a vote of thanks by Brij Bihari, who expressed gratitude to all distinguished guests and participants.
Panchjanya’s Goa Sagar Manthan: Sushasan Samvad 4.0 emerged as a significant platform for dialogue on governance, national identity, economic growth, and India’s civilisational values.