Akhand Brahmin Seva Samiti Meets Pankaj Joshi, Demands Formation of 'Sanatan Board'

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Delegation Meets Madhya Pradesh Khadi and Village Industries Board Chairman

The Cliff News | Bhopal | September 29, 2026 – A delegation from the Akhand Brahmin Seva Samiti met with Pandit Pankaj Joshi, Chairman of the Madhya Pradesh Khadi and Village Industries Board, in Bhopal today. The meeting was led by the Samiti's State Organizing Secretary, Pandit Sumitra Shukla, with other key members, Pandit Usha Pandey and Pandit Rakesh Shukla, also in attendance.

Discussion on Social and Religious Issues, Demand for 'Sanatan Board'

During the intensive discussions on various social and religious matters, the delegation put forth a prominent demand for the formation of a 'Sanatan Board' in the country. The representatives of the Akhand Brahmin Seva Samiti strongly advocated for their position regarding support for the University Grants Commission (UGC).

Proposal for a Dedicated 'Sanatan Board'

The committee emphasized the critical need for a dedicated 'Sanatan Board' to manage and promote issues related to Sanatan Dharma across the nation. They presented detailed suggestions on the proposed board's potential functions and the steps it could take to achieve its objectives.

Assurance of Support for Sanatan Board Formation

Pandit Pankaj Joshi, who holds the status of a Cabinet Minister, commended the points raised by the committee. He stressed that the establishment of a Sanatan Board and UGC support could prove to be an extremely significant and positive step for national interest. Pandit Joshi assured the delegation of his full cooperation and support in fulfilling these demands.

Positive Outlook and Future Commitments

Expressing delight, State Organizing Secretary Pandit Sumitra Shukla described the meeting as highly productive. She, along with other delegation members, extended their sincere gratitude to Pandit Pankaj Joshi for his invaluable support and guidance. The committee reiterated its commitment to continuing such dialogues in the future to foster positive initiatives on social and religious fronts.

Significance of the Meeting

This meeting is considered particularly significant from a social perspective. The support from a senior government official for the demand to form a 'Sanatan Board' is viewed as a major positive stride towards establishing an important body that will address matters pertaining to Sanatan Dharma nationwide.