The forgotten swayamsevaks of Bharat’s freedom struggle

The forgotten swayamsevaks of Bharat’s freedom struggle

History is not only what is written — it is also what remains hidden. In the grand retelling of India’s independence, the limelight was hogged by a select few. But there were some, who walked the backlanes of the freedom struggle, asking nothing in return. Among them there were thousands of swayamsevaks of the Rashtriya … Read more

RSS Centenary celebrations: Sunil Ambekar conducts press conference on preparations

RSS Centenary celebrations: Sunil Ambekar conducts press conference on preparations

New Delhi: The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh on Tuesday organised a press conference to inform about the preparations for celebrations of the organisation completing 100 years this month. The press briefing was conducted by RSS leader Sunil Ambekar at Sadhana Tower, in Jhandewalan in New Delhi. To commemorate the centenary year of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, a … Read more

RSS to hold three-day Prant Pracharak meeting in Delhi from July 4, focus on centenary year plans

RSS to hold three-day Prant Pracharak meeting in Delhi from July 4, focus on centenary year plans

New Delhi: The three-day All India Prant Pracharak meeting of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) will be held at Keshav Kunj (Delhi) from July 4 to 6. The meeting will primarily focus on organisational matters. It is not a decision-making meeting. The discussions will revolve around the progress and experiences of organizational work in various regions … Read more

RSS calls for review of words ‘socialist’, ‘secular’ in Constitution’s preamble, Congress says ‘anti-constitutional’

RSS calls for review of words ‘socialist’, ‘secular’ in Constitution’s preamble, Congress says ‘anti-constitutional’

New Delhi: The Congress on Thursday hit out at RSS’ general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale after he called for reviewing the words “socialist” and “secular” in the Preamble of the Constitution, and alleged that the RSS-BJP’s ideology stands in “direct opposition” to the Indian Constitution. Hosabale sparked a political slugfest for saying that the fate of … Read more

RSS to hold its annual Prant Pracharak meeting in Delhi from July 4 to 6

RSS to hold its annual Prant Pracharak meeting in Delhi from July 4 to 6

New Delhi: The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) will hold its annual national-level Prant Pracharak (provincial in-charge Pracharak) meeting from July 4 to 6. The three-day meeting will be held in ‘Keshav Kunj’, RSS office building in Delhi. The meeting will be attended by office bearers of its regional units. As per RSS organisational structure, there … Read more

If you have power, world listens to language of love: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat

Humanity only religion in the world, at present it is called Hindu: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat

New Delhi: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Saturday said that India is one of the oldest countries in the world and its role is that of an elder brother. India is a nation which promotes peace, harmony and religion in the world. Referring to the recent strikes by India against Pakistan, the … Read more

Amit Shah in Chennai amid speculations over new Tamil Nadu BJP chief

Amit Shah in Chennai amid speculations over new Tamil Nadu BJP chief

New Delhi: The discussion about BJP MLA Nainar Nagenthran becoming the next state president of the party amplified as Union Home Minister Amit Shah visited Chennai for two days. Nagenthran was in Delhi on Monday on the invitation of the party high command, where he met with party leaders, including Amit Shah, as per the … Read more

Sangh members can join Krishna Janmabhoomi, Kashi Gyanvapi movements: RSS General Secretary Hosabale

Sangh members can join Krishna Janmabhoomi, Kashi Gyanvapi movements: RSS General Secretary Hosabale

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) will have “no objection” if its members participate in efforts concerning the Krishna Janmabhoomi in Mathura, and the Kashi Vishwanath-Gyanvapi dispute, said RSS general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale. Hosabale, however, cautioned against large-scale reclamation efforts targeting all mosques, while speaking to the RSS mouthpiece Vikrama in Kannada. He further emphasised the need … Read more

Time to introspect: Dattatreya Hosabale as RSS completes 100 years

Time to introspect: Dattatreya Hosabale as RSS completes 100 years

New Delhi: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh’s Sarkaryavah Dattatreya Hosabale on Sunday said that the organisation has been very clear about the way it perceives completing 100 years. As the organisation marks this feat, Hosabale said such occasions are not meant for celebration but provide us with an opportunity to introspect and rededicate to the cause. He … Read more

Smriti Mandir dedicated to Keshav Baliram Hedgewar : A revered place for RSS

Smriti Mandir dedicated to Keshav Baliram Hedgewar : A revered place for RSS

New Delhi: Smriti Mandir (temple) in Nagpur is dedicated to the memories of RSS founder Keshav Baliram Hedgewar. He was born on April 1, 1889 in Nagpur, Maharashtra. He was involved in the non-cooperation movement of the Congress and went to jail for a year. He was the founder of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh and … Read more

‘Law should deal with rioters strictly’: Sunil Ambekar on Aurangzeb row at TV9 Network’s What India Thinks Today (WITT 2025) Global Summit

‘Law should deal with rioters strictly’: Sunil Ambekar on Aurangzeb row at TV9 Network’s What India Thinks Today (WITT 2025) Global Summit

New Delhi: “Violence in any form is in the interest of the society but if someone indulges in rioting and wants to do such things, then the law should deal with them strictly,” said RSS national publicity in-charge Sunil Ambekar at TV9 Network’s What India Thinks Today (WITT 2025) Global Summit on Saturday. He was … Read more

RSS passes resolution on Bangladesh, calls for UN intervention on Hindu persecution

RSS passes resolution on Bangladesh, calls for UN intervention on Hindu persecution

New Delhi: The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has passed a resolution in its annual Akhil Bharatiya Pratinidhi Sabha (ABPS) meeting, urging the international community to take note of the atrocities against Hindus in Bangladesh. The RSS called for solidarity with the Bangladeshi Hindu community and appealed to the United Nations to intervene. Addressing a press … Read more

‘Sangh seeks to organise Hindu society because….’: Mohan Bhagwat

‘Sangh seeks to organise Hindu society because….’: Mohan Bhagwat

Bardhaman: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday emphasised the importance of uniting Hindu society, calling it the country’s “responsible” community and stating that it views unity as an embodiment of diversity. Addressing an RSS programme at SAI Ground in Bardhaman, he said, “People often ask why we focus only on Hindu society, and my answer … Read more

Maha Kumbh is a unique confluence of devotees, says RSS’ Dattatreya Hosabale in Prayagraj

Maha Kumbh is a unique confluence of devotees, says RSS’ Dattatreya Hosabale in Prayagraj

New Delhi: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale arrived in Prayagraj on Sunday for a two-day visit to the Maha Kumbh. Hosabale will take a holy dip in the Triveni Sangam on Monday. Speaking on the significance of the religious gathering, he described it as not just a fair of Sanatan culture but … Read more

‘Attempt to distort history’: Mamata Banerjee slams Mohan Bhagwat’s Ram Temple remark

‘Will we have lollipop…’: Mamata Banerjee’s dig at Bangladeshi politicians

New Delhi: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has sharply criticised Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat’s statement linking the Ram Temple’s consecration to India’s “true independence,” igniting a heated exchange between the Trinamool Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Banerjee labelled the remark “anti-national” and a “dangerous attempt to distort history. “This is … Read more

‘Congress has been fighting RSS’ ideology for 1,000 years’, says Rahul Gandhi

‘Congress has been fighting RSS’ ideology for 1,000 years’, says Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi: Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday criticized Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat for his statement that India achieved real independence after the construction of the Ram temple.  Speaking at the inauguration of Congress’ new headquarters, ‘Indira Bhawan,’ in Delhi, Rahul Gandhi said such remarks insult the sacrifices … Read more

India’s Constitution is most secular in the world: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat

India’s Constitution is most secular in the world: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat

New Delhi: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat has said that the Indian Constitution is the “most secular in the world”, highlighting that its makers were inherently secular, shaped by 5,000 years of tradition rooted in the values of Lord Ram, Krishna, and Shiva. Speaking at a gathering in Indore, Bhagwat talked about the … Read more

‘Bharat must be beacon of harmony’: Mohan Bhagwat reflects on Vivekananda’s vision

‘Bharat must be beacon of harmony’: Mohan Bhagwat reflects on Vivekananda’s vision

Pune: The world will celebrate 162nd birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda on January 12.  Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) sarsanghchalak Dr Mohan Bhagwat shed light on Bharat’s potential to guide the world as a Vishwaguru.  Speaking at 23rd Sahjeevan Vyakhyanmala lecture series in Pune on December 19, 2024, he highlighted how the principles of harmony and … Read more

‘They want to become leaders of Hindus by…’: RSS chief on temple-mosque disputes

Rajasthan: Mohan Bhagwat meets Pracharaks, discusses ways to strengthen RSS further

New Delhi: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has raised concerns over the increasing number of temple-mosque disputes across India. Speaking at Sahjeevan Vyakhyanmala lecture series on Thursday, he criticized people who, after the construction of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, are trying to create new controversies in an attempt to portray themselves as leaders of Hindus. … Read more

Sewa is the dharma of humanity: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat

Sewa is the dharma of humanity: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat

Pune: Being a Hindu is an eternal dharma, and the Acharyas of this eternal and Sanatan dharma follow the sewa dharma. The sewa dharma is the dharma of humanity, said RSS Sarsanghchalak Dr. Mohan Bhagwat Ji. Sarsanghchalak Ji was speaking on the occasion of the inauguration ceremony of Hindu Sewa Mahotsav. Hindu Sewa Mahotsav (Service … Read more

Rijiju defends RSS as Congress targets Sangh in Dhankhar’s no-confidence motion

Rijiju defends RSS as Congress targets Sangh in Dhankhar’s no-confidence motion

New Delhi: The Congress party’s move to initiate proceedings to remove Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar has ignited a fierce political battle, with the Congress citing Dhankhar’s past praise for the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) as grounds for his removal. The Congress argues that Dhankhar’s self-described status as an “Eklavya of the RSS” is incompatible … Read more

BJP not heeding to Mohan Bhagwat’s mandir-masjid advice: Mallikarjun Kharge

BJP not heeding to Mohan Bhagwat’s mandir-masjid advice: Mallikarjun Kharge

New Delhi: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge launched a scathing attack on the BJP leadership on Sunday, accusing them of attempting to divide society through mosque surveys and disregarding the advice of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat. Addressing a large gathering of Dalits, minorities, tribals, and Other Backward Classes (OBCs) at Ramlila Maidan, Kharge … Read more

RSS’s Hosabale calls for ‘immediate release’ of Chinmoy Das from Bangladesh jail

RSS’s Hosabale calls for ‘immediate release’ of Chinmoy Das from Bangladesh jail

New Delhi: The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) on Saturday raised serious concerns about the violence targeting Hindus and other minority communities in Bangladesh. Dattatreya Hosabale, Sar Karyavah (general secretary) of the RSS, issued a statement condemning the actions of Islamic extremists and criticizing the lack of response from Bangladeshi authorities. “The attacks, including killings, lootings, … Read more

Mohan Bhagwat visits Ram Yantram Ratha Yatra, assures RSS support

Mohan Bhagwat visits Ram Yantram Ratha Yatra, assures RSS support

Nagpur: Rashtriya Swansevak Sangh (RSS) Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat visited Ram Yantram Ratha Yatra in Nagpur and offered prayers to Goddess Kanchi Kamakshi and Lord Ram. Bhawat also reviews the details of the Rama Yantram and Sri Maha Narayana Divya Rudra Sahita Shata Sahasra Chandi Vishwa Shanti Maha Yagam. During his visit, Bhagwat assured complete support … Read more