Date: 2026-05-18Category: Press ReleaseState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
THE PRINCIPLES OF MAHARAJA AGRASEN - EQUALITY, INCLUSIVENESS, COOPERATION, AND COLLECTIVE PARTICIPATION - REMAIN HIGHLY RELEVANT TODAY: LOK SABHA SPEAKER
**Executive Summary**
On May 18, 2026, Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla addressed the National Convention and Investiture Ceremony of the Akhil Bharatiya Agarwal Sammelan. The address highlighted the enduring relevance of Maharaja Agrasen’s principles—equality, inclusiveness, and cooperation—in driving India’s progress and self-reliance. The Speaker called upon the newly elected office-bearers and the younger generation to continue their commitment to social welfare and national development.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Relevance of Maharaja Agrasen’s Ideals**
* The principles of equality, inclusiveness, cooperation, and collective participation remain vital in the modern era.
* Maharaja Agrasen’s model of governance, established thousands of years ago, continues to inspire social harmony and shared responsibility.
* **Contributions to Nation-Building**
* India’s progress is linked to the spirit of "Swadeshi" and self-reliance, visions that the Agarwal community has historically embraced.
* The community played a pivotal role in the freedom struggle and post-independence development across industry, trade, education, and healthcare.
* Infrastructure such as schools, colleges, hospitals, and dharamshalas serve as symbols of the community’s commitment to selfless service.
* **Social Responsibility and Crisis Response**
* The community has a long-standing tradition of dedicating wealth and resources to public welfare.
* Members are recognized for stepping forward consistently during national crises, disasters, or social adversities.
* **Vision for Leadership and Unity**
* Leadership is defined as a profound responsibility toward society rather than a mere position of authority.
* While different organizational units may use various approaches, they must remain united in the overarching purpose of serving the nation.
**Impact Analysis**
**Newly Elected Office-Bearers (Akhil Bharatiya Agarwal Sammelan)**
**Impact**
They are tasked with upholding a legacy of service and implementing the vision of Maharaja Agrasen within their organizational framework.
**Action Required**
They must actively work for the welfare of the poor and marginalized, promote community ideals, and ensure the community is among the first to provide aid during national disasters.
**The Younger Generation**
**Impact**
They are identified as the custodians of the community’s hard-earned respect, built through generations of sacrifice and dedication.
**Action Required**
They are urged to preserve cultural values and focus on the upliftment of the underprivileged and weaker sections of society.
**The Agarwal Community**
**Impact**
The community is recognized as a key contributor to India’s socio-economic fabric and a pillar of support during national challenges.
**Action Required**
The community must maintain its tradition of public welfare and ensure collective action toward ongoing social transformation and national development.
Key Entities Referenced
Akhil Bharatiya Agarwal Sammelan: The national organization whose convention and investiture ceremony served as the platform for discussing community-led social welfare and national development.
Maharaja Agrasen: Historical ruler whose principles of equality, inclusiveness, and shared responsibility were cited as a model for modern governance and social harmony.
Om Birla: Speaker of the Lok Sabha who delivered the address emphasizing the role of self-reliance (Swadeshi) and the Agarwal community's contributions to India's progress.
Lok Sabha Secretariat
THE PRINCIPLES OF MAHARAJA AGRASEN -
EQUALITY, INCLUSIVENESS, COOPERATION,
AND COLLECTIVE PARTICIPATION - REMAIN
HIGHLY RELEVANT TODAY: LOK SABHA
SPEAKER
INDIA’S PROGRESS DEPENDS ON COLLECTIVE
PARTICIPATION AND SELF-RELIANCE: LOK SABHA
SPEAKER
WHENEVER THE NATION OR SOCIETY FACED
CHALLENGES, THE AGARWAL COMMUNITY STEPPED
FORWARD IN SUPPORT: LOK SABHA SPEAKER
LOK SABHA SPEAKER ADDRESSES NATIONAL
CONVENTION AND INVESTITURE CEREMONY OF THE
AKHIL BHARATIYA AGARWAL SAMMELAN
Posted On: 18 MAY 2026 10:00PM by PIB Delhi
Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla stated today that the principles of Maharaja Agrasen — equality,
inclusiveness, cooperation, and collective participation — remain deeply relevant in the modern era. He
noted that thousands of years ago, Maharaja Agrasen established a model of governance rooted in social
harmony and shared responsibility, ideals that continue to inspire generations.
Shri Birla made these remarks while addressing the National Convention and Investiture Ceremony of the
newly elected office-bearers of the Akhil Bharatiya Agarwal Sammelan.
He highlighted that India’s progress depends on collective participation and self-reliance, echoing the
spirit of Swadeshi and inclusive development. He noted that the Agarwal community has historically
operated with this vision and ideology, contributing significantly to the growth and welfare of society.
Shri Birla further observed that whenever the nation or society faced crises, members of the Agarwal
community consistently stepped forward in support. He remarked that the tradition of dedicating wealth
and resources to public welfare remains deeply embedded within the community’s core values.
Shri Birla also acknowledged the pivotal role played by the Agarwal community during India’s freedom
struggle and its subsequent contributions to post-independence nation-building through industry, trade,
commerce, education, healthcare, and social welfare. He observed that schools, colleges, hospitals, anddharamshalas established across the country stand as enduring symbols of the community’s commitment
to selfless service.
Emphasizing the importance of preserving cultural values and social responsibility, Shri Birla said that the
respect enjoyed by the Agarwal community today is the hard-earned result of generations of sacrifice,
dedication, and commitment to the nation. He urged the younger generation to uphold these values and
continue working toward the upliftment of the underprivileged and weaker sections of society.
Shri Birla further stressed the need for ongoing social transformation, dynamic leadership, and greater
collective action. He stated that while different organizational units may employ varied approaches, they
must remain united in their overarching purpose of serving society and contributing to national
development.
Expressing confidence in the newly appointed office-bearers, the Speaker voiced his hope that they would
continue to promote the ideals and vision of Maharaja Agrasen through the Agarwal Sammelan, working
actively for the welfare of the poor and marginalized. He added that whenever the nation faces disaster,
crisis, or adversity, the Agarwal community should always be among the first to offer aid and comfort to
those in need. He called upon them to carry forward the timeless ideals of Maharaja Agrasen, emphasizing
that leadership is not merely a position of authority, but a profound responsibility toward society and the
nation.
नई दी म अखल भारतीय अग्रवाल सेलन के राष्ट्रीय अधवेशन एवं नवनवाचत राष्ट्रीय
पदाधकारय के शपथ ग्रहण समारोह म सलत हुआ। महाराजा अग्रसेन जी क ेरणा से अग्रवाल
समाज सेवा, सहयोग, सामाजक समरसता और राष्ट्रहत के काय म सदव अग्रणी भूमका नभाता रहा
ह। … pic.twitter.com/awcYBhK3qp
— Om Birla (@ombirlakota) May 18, 2026
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