RSSFACTS: The lesser known and unknown facts about Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), the largest voluntary organisation in the world.     

Dr Keshav Baliram Hedgewar

MS Golwalkar’s Final Years: A Masterclass in Purpose-Driven Leadership

The second Sarsanghchalak of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Madhav Sadashiv Golwalkar was born on 19 February 1906 and passed away on 5 June 1973. He guided the organisation through its most critical phase from 1940 to 1973, building its …

Dr Hedgewar’s Last Address: The Foundational Vision Behind 100 Years of RSS

As the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh(RSS) observes its centenary year, its   institutional journey, ideological evolution, and contemporary footprint attract a great deal of attention not only in India but also globally. Those who want to understand the progressive unfoldment of the …

A Century of RSS: Why Rashtraneeti Defines Its National Vision

The recent emphasis on “Rashtraneeti” articulated by Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Sarsanghchalak (Chief mentor) Mohan Bhagwat during 100 Years of Sangh Journey: New Horizons, a two-day lecture series held in Bengaluru on November 8–9, 2025, marking the RSS’s centennial yearoffers …

Golwalkar’s Leadership: Expanding RSS amidst tumultuous times (1940-1973)

Madhav Sadashiv Golwalkar was the second Sarsanghchalak (Chief Mentor) of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). He took over this responsibility in 1940 and held the position until his passing in 1973. Golwalkar is commonly known as ‘Guruji’. He earned this …

How RSS played an important role in India’s freedom struggle

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) played a stellar role in India’s freedom struggle. The organisation was set up in 1925 and its founder Dr Keshav Baliram Hedgewar went to jail twice in 1921 and 1931. He was also a member …

Famous trial of RSS founder: When the defence was more seditious than the speech !

The founder of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Dr Keshav Baliram Hedgewar was a freedom fighter. He underwent a famous trial during British rule which hasn’t been discussed much. A look at proceedings of this trial provides interesting insights into the …