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

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What RSS means by ‘One Nation, One Culture’? 

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh(RSS)  recently held the annual meeting of its highest decision making body Akhil Bharatiya Pratinidhi Sabha (ABPS) at Bengaluru from March 21 to 23. In one of the press briefings during this meeting, the RSS Sarkaryavah (General Secretary) …

RSS and Varsha Pratipada: Honouring Tradition, Strengthening Society

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS)commemorates Varsha Pratipada, the Hindu New Year, as one of its six major festivals. Marking a time of renewal and cultural reaffirmation, this occasion also holds special significance as it coincides with the birth anniversary of …

Why is implementing the 1978 legislation vital for Arunachal’s security?

Arunachal Pradesh, the sensitive border state of India, might have a population of only 1.5 million, but it is facing rapid conversion to Christianity. Given the strategic importance of this state, which shares a border with China, this change in …

Book Review: ‘Women Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow’ by Padma Shri  awardee Nivedita Bhide

‘Women Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow’(Suruchi Prakashan) authored by Padma Shri  awardee Nivedita Bhide is a thought-provoking exploration of the role of women in society through history. The book contrasts different cultural perspectives on women’s empowerment, particularly examining the differences between Western feminist movements and …

How an all-women organisation inspired by the RSS is making rapid strides

Rashtra Sevika Samiti, an all-women organisation inspired by the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh(RSS) recently held its national executive meeting at Guwahati (Assam) from February 22 to 24 where it took stock of the current organisational position and discussed the way forward. …

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 …

Linking RSS with Mahatma Gandhi’s assassination is a tale of lies and political vendetta

On January 30, 1948, Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated in New Delhi. The events that followed smacked of political vendetta against the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).  MS Golwalkar, the second Sarsanghchalak of the RSS, was in Chennai on the day Mahatma …