RSS describes 'swayamsevak' Narendra Modi as a strong leader

To a query, Hosabale said RSS did not ever say old leaders should retire from politics as it is their personal decision.

”New generation should be given an opportunity. We did not say they (old leaders) should retire. It is their personal decision. Opportunity should be given not only in politics, but in all fields of life, from house to the Prime Minister's level,” he said.

To a query, Hosabale said RSS does not guide any party on ticket distribution and BJP is experienced in this aspect. RSS, however, is interested in 100 per cent voters
turnout in Lok Sabha elections.

”People should exercise their franchise, keeping the nation's interest uppermost. For this, we work and all other things political, we don't take (cognisance of),” he said.

Hosabale said RSS has not taken the decision to conduct programmes in North-Eastern states out of political consideration.

”In fact, RSS has been there for the past 50 years, rendering necessary services to the people there.”

He said there is a psychological gap between N-E states and rest of India, and RSS wants to remove it. “People should feel that it is a part and parcel of India, which it is,” he added.