Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the centenary celebration of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh on Wednesday and described the organization as an embodiment of enduring national consciousness. The volunteer group was established in 1925 by Keshav Baliram Hedgewar in Nagpur and has expanded into a major socio-cultural force across India. Modi released commemorative currency and postage stamps featuring Bharat Mata imagery during ceremonies at Dr Ambedkar International Centre in New Delhi. The prime minister noted RSS volunteers have participated in disaster relief operations and contributed to education and healthcare initiatives throughout the past century.
Modi paid tribute to the late BJP leader Vijay Kumar Malhotra during his speech alongside RSS General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale and Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta. The 100 rupee coin displays the national emblem on one side with Bharat Mata on the reverse. The special stamp commemorates RSS participation in the 1963 Republic Day parade. Modi emphasized that affiliated organizations maintain a unified focus on national priorities despite operating independently across different sectors.
Modi paid tribute to the late BJP leader Vijay Kumar Malhotra during his speech alongside RSS General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale and Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta. The 100 rupee coin displays the national emblem on one side with Bharat Mata on the reverse. The special stamp commemorates RSS participation in the 1963 Republic Day parade. Modi emphasized that affiliated organizations maintain a unified focus on national priorities despite operating independently across different sectors.
