RSS at 100: A Century of Nation-Building and Inspiration
The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) celebrated its 100th year, acknowledged for its profound influence on nation-building and youth inspiration. Founded by Dr. Keshav Baliram Hedgewar, the RSS is deemed the ideological backbone of the BJP, praised by BJP president JP Nadda for its service and commitment to discipline.

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The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) reached its centenary milestone, marking 100 years since its inception by Dr. Keshav Baliram Hedgewar on Vijayadashmi in 1925. BJP president JP Nadda praised the RSS for its pivotal role in nation-building, emphasizing its influence on inspiring young individuals nationwide.
Nadda lauded the RSS as a principal conveyor of service, discipline, and national ideals, attributing its ideology as the foundation for the ruling BJP. He noted that the organization unites individuals with the objective of forming a robust and cohesive India, a sentiment he shared on the social media platform X.
Over the last century, numerous swayamsevaks have committed themselves to the RSS's vision of individual character development for the advancement of the nation. Nadda extended his congratulations to the many members of the world's largest socio-cultural organization, acknowledging its steadfast dedication to these principles on this momentous anniversary.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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