New Delhi: On the occasion of the centenary Vijayadashami celebrations of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the address delivered by RSS Sarsanghchalak Dr. Mohan Bhagwat as an “inspiring” message, affirming the organisation’s rich contributions to the nation’s progress.
In a tweet, PM Modi said: “An inspiring address by Param Pujya Sarsanghchalak Dr. Mohan Bhagwat Ji, highlighting the rich contributions of the RSS to nation-building and emphasising the innate potential of our land to attain new heights of glory, thereby benefiting our entire planet.”
An inspiring address by Param Pujya Sarsanghchalak Dr. Mohan Bhagwat Ji, highlighting the rich contributions of the RSS to nation-building and emphasising the innate potential of our land to attain new heights of glory, thereby benefiting our entire planet. #RSS100Years https://t.co/hoyeQQQ3P1
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 2, 2025
The Prime Minister’s tribute comes as the RSS celebrates its centenary on October 2. He also noted that the founding of the RSS on Vijayadashami, a festival symbolising the victory of good over evil, was no coincidence, but a historic alignment of purpose.
During the Vijayadashami utsav in Nagpur, Dr Mohan Bhagwat spoke to a large gathering with former President Ram Nath Kovind as the chief guest. His address touched on themes of national unity, the imperative of self-reliance (Swadeshi), and acceptance of diversity while rejecting divisive mentalities.
In his centenary remarks in Delhi, PM Modi reiterated that the RSS’s long journey is “inspiring.” He said the Sangh has nurtured many lives and that its foundational ethos continues to echo India’s civilisational values.
