New Delhi, Oct 2, 2025
On the auspicious occasion of Vijayadashami, as the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) turned 100, Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat’s much-awaited address at Nagpur was both reflective and forward-looking. He linked the legacy of icons like Guru Tegh Bahadur, Mahatma Gandhi, and Lal Bahadur Shastri with the Sangh’s own 100-year journey.
It is clear from his speech that there is going to be no major shift in RSS’ approach towards nation-building. Even after 100 years, it is a work in progress for the RSS.
Bhagwat’s emphasis on developing an indigenous development model rooted in Bharat’s civilizational wisdom holds key significance as it reflects the RSS’ worldview and global outlook too.
According to Bhagwat, across the globe, scientific progress, the ability of techn