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Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the centenary celebrations of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in Delhi, marking 100 years since the organization's inception in 1925. Founded with the mission of organizing Hindus and fostering national progress, RSS has grown into one of India's most influential organizations, with millions of volunteers across the country.
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Speaking at the event, Modi reflected on the challenges the RSS has faced, particularly during periods when the organization was banned, including after the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi in 1948, during the Emergency, and following the Babri Masjid demolition. Despite these setbacks, the RSS has persevered and continued to contribute to national welfare. Modi emphasized that the organization never held bitterness, even when false charges were leveled against it.
RSS's commitment to the nation
"Even when attempts were made to ban us or register false cases, we never harbored resentment," said Modi, underscoring the RSS's commitment to the nation. He noted that the RSS’s focus has always been on love for the country, and its volunteers have stood strong in times of national crises, from wars to natural disasters.
Modi also paid tribute to RSS leaders like M.S. Golwalkar, who led the organization through turbulent times. “Just as a person does not pull out their teeth after biting their tongue, we must not turn against our own society,” Modi recalled, quoting Golwalkar's philosophy of unity and resilience.
