NAGPUR: Israel’s Consul General in Mumbai, Yaniv Revach, will attend the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh’s (RSS) annual Vijayadashami Utsav in Nagpur on October 20, 2026, alongside former Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar. The participation of the Israeli diplomat is among the notable features of this year’s programme, which will be held at Reshimbagh.
The programme will commence at 7:40 AM, with Dainik Jagran Editor-in-Chief Sanjay Gupta attending as the chief guest. RSS Sarsanghchalak Dr Mohan Bhagwat will deliver the annual Vijayadashami address.
The RSS’s Vijayadashami celebrations hold particular significance in the organisation’s history. Founded by Dr Keshav Baliram Hedgewar in Nagpur on Vijayadashami in 1925, the Sangh completed 100 years in 2025. This year’s event follows the centenary celebrations and comes as the organisation continues its work across different sections of society.
Revach’s presence brings an international dimension to the annual gathering. India and Israel share close ties across areas including defence, security, technology, agriculture and innovation.
Earlier, in January this year, Yaniv Revach had visited to Nagpur and the RSS headquarters and praised the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh’s (RSS) focus on education, youth engagement and leadership development.
Speaking about his visit, Revach said he was honoured to be in Nagpur, where he participated in the inauguration of a hackathon involving students. He highlighted the role of young people and innovation in shaping the future, noting that engagement with students was a key objective of his visit.
“I was really impressed by the strong discipline and the deep connection to Indian history, culture and values, while also looking towards the future here in India,” Revach said. He added that he was honoured to pay his respects to RSS founder Dr Keshav Baliram Hedgewar and 2nd Sarsanghchalak M S Golwalkar, stating that their legacy and vision continue to guide the organisation even today.
The Israeli diplomat emphasised that the RSS’s long-term investment in education, youth activities and leadership development stood out clearly during his visit. “It’s very important to understand that the RSS invests in education, youth activities and leadership in order to build a strong community and a caring society here in India,” he said.
Drawing parallels with Israel, Revach noted similarities between the RSS’s approach and Israeli movements that prioritise education and values. “As an Israeli visitor, it was very clear for me. I saw similarities with Israeli movements, especially the importance given to education and values in shaping the next generation,” he said.
The annual Vijayadashami Utsav brings together swayamsevaks, invited guests and prominent personalities in Nagpur, the RSS’s founding city.
Alongside the Vijayadashami celebrations in Nagpur, the RSS marks the occasion through many programmes, including Ghosh Vadan (band performances) and Path Sanchalan (route marches) by swayamsevaks. These programmes are organised across the country.
