New Delhi: The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has shifted back to its original office in the city after the near completion of a large-scale reconstruction project. Spanning 3.75 acres with a built-up area of five lakh square feet, the revamped premises include three 13-storey towers and approximately 300 rooms and offices.
According to sources, the redevelopment of the RSS headquarters, Keshav Kunj, required an investment of around Rs 150 crore. The funds were reportedly raised through contributions from over 75,000 people aligned with the Hindutva organisation’s ideology. The rebuilding process took over eight years, with major delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat and general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale are scheduled to attend a “karyakarta sammelan” of the Delhi unit on February 19 to mark the commencement of work at the newly built Jhandewalan office.
#WATCH | Delhi | The new headquarters of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), ‘Keshav Kunj,’ has been completed in Delhi. The RSS has shifted its office back to its old address in the city. The reconstruction project spans 3.75 acres and consists of three 12-story buildings,… pic.twitter.com/vOkojE4FGE
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RSS annual meet
Sources also said that the RSS, headquartered in Nagpur, will conduct its annual ‘Akhil Bharatiya Pratinidhi Sabha’—its highest decision-making assembly—in Bengaluru from March 21 to 23. The gathering, attended by around 1,500 RSS leaders and representatives from affiliated organisations, will discuss key socio-political issues and internal matters. Senior BJP leaders, including the party president, are also expected to participate.
The reconstruction of Keshav Kunj prompted the RSS to temporarily operate from a rented location since 2016. The new infrastructure, replacing the earlier two-storey structure, integrates modern technology with traditional architectural elements, ensuring ample sunlight and ventilation. Designed by Gujarat-based architect Anup Dave, the three towers have been named Sadhna, Prerna and Archna. A notable feature of the new complex is its auditorium, named after Ashok Singhal, a former VHP leader closely associated with the Ram temple movement. The auditorium can accommodate 463 attendees, while another hall has a seating capacity of 650.
Facilities and amenities
The premises also house residential facilities for RSS members, a library, a health clinic and a sewage treatment plant. That apart, solar power systems have been installed to meet part of the office’s energy requirements. RSS-affiliated publications such as Panchjanya, Organiser and Suruchi Prakashan will also operate from the premises. The library and health facilities will be accessible to the general public, particularly underprivileged residents in the vicinity.
