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How many 'shakhas' does the RSS hold each day? Numbers have risen sharply in last one year | Details
India | Mar 17, 2026, 09:15 AM ISTThe RSS has registered a major rise in daily 'shakhas'. now exceeding 88,000 across the country, along with extensive outreach in remote regions. Leaders highlighted rapid expansion in Rajasthan and reiterated plans for nationwide training camps.
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'India a vishwaguru of entire world': RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat calls for cultural reawakening
India | Nov 23, 2025, 05:51 PM ISTRSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat recalled India’s stature as the Vishwaguru, a global centre of knowledge and culture, before a long period of invasions disrupted its social and religious fabric.
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Karnataka: RSS gets permission to hold march in Kharge's home turf for centenary celebration
Karnataka | Oct 30, 2025, 12:36 PM ISTMeanwhile, Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge, who is the son of Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, recently wrote to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, urging a ban on RSS activities in government and government-aided schools, as well as in public spaces.
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RSS leader Hosabale suggests removing 'socialist', 'secular' from Preamble, rakes up Emergency
India | Jun 27, 2025, 11:51 PM ISTRSS General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale said the words 'socialist' and 'secular' were added to the Constitution's Preamble during the Emergency and that they were not part of the original one drafted by BR Ambedkar.
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Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh appoints six new Sah-Sarkaryavahs | Check names
India | Mar 17, 2024, 10:02 PM ISTThe decision was taken amid a crucial meeting that took place in Nagpur, the headquarters of the RSS. More than 1,500 representatives of various RSS-affiliated organisations attended the meeting.
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RSS Vijayadashami Utsav: World looking up to India to overcome problems, says Mohan Bhagwat
India | Oct 24, 2023, 09:41 AM ISTThe Rashtriyaswayam Sevak Sangh (RSS), founded in 1925 by Keshav Baliram Hedgewar, holds Dussehra Utsav every year in Nagpur and other cities. The customary Dussehra gathering was addressed by sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat at the Reshimbaug ground.
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Madras High Court's Madurai bench denies permission for RSS rallies in THESE districts on October 22
Chennai | Oct 18, 2023, 06:49 PM ISTThe matter was heard by the Madurai Bench of the High Court on Wednesday. This comes after the court had allowed the RSS to hold a route march of its cadre in Tamil Nadu on October 22 and 29.
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RSS hails SC verdict on same-sex marriages, says Parliament can take 'appropriate' decisions on it
India | Oct 17, 2023, 06:06 PM ISTSunil Ambekar, Akhil Bharatiya Prachar Pramukh of the RSS, stated that the apex court's decision on same-sex marriage is worth welcoming. A five-judge Constitution bench of the Supreme Court refused to grant legal recognition to same-sex marriages earlier in the day.
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'Indira Gandhi had good relations with many RSS leaders but...': Book
India | Aug 01, 2023, 10:43 PM ISTAccording to the author, her book is about power and its exercise by those who held the highest public office.
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Manipur violence: RSS appeals for peace, says 'no place for hatred in democratic setup'
India | Jun 19, 2023, 06:30 AM ISTClashes first broke out on May 3 after a 'Tribal Solidarity March' was organised in the hill districts to protest against the Meitei community's demand for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status. More than 100 people have lost their lives in the ethnic violence.
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RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat calls for unity: 'Indians are forgetting that we are one country'
India | Jun 02, 2023, 09:29 AM ISTMohan Bhagwant on India's unity: Speaking at the valediction ceremony of the 'Sangh Shiksha Varg' the RSS chief said that every citizen should make efforts to enhance India’s unity and integrity.
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Travancore Devaswom Board, that manages around 1200 temples, bans RSS activities on shrines' premise
India | May 23, 2023, 04:46 PM ISTRSS shakhas ban in temples: RSS 'shakhas' are generally being operated in many temples in Kerala. The Travancore Devaswom Board banned the RSS activities saying temples should be used for prayers purposes only.
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Tamil Nadu: After apex court's nod, RSS set to hold 'traditional' rallies across state on April 16
Chennai | Apr 13, 2023, 08:35 PM ISTRSS' route march in Tamil Nadu: The police said that adequate security arrangements have been put in place after the permission was granted following the dismissal of Tamil Nadu's appeals in the Supreme Court.
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Delhi: RSS' Muslim outreach continues, holds meeting with Islamic scholars discussing their issue
India | Mar 03, 2023, 02:00 PM ISTIn the last couple of months, RSS emphasizes harmonious relations between Hindus and Muslims. RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on several occasions advocated that such activities that widen the gape between the communities must not be carried out.
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RSS body slams Delhi govt ban on all kinds of firecrackers during Diwali
India | Oct 22, 2022, 08:45 PM ISTIt also alleged that the Arvind Kejriwal government's "blanket ban" on firecrackers was aimed at misguiding people and diverting their attention from the real cause of air pollution in the national capital.
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Concepts like 'Varna', 'Jaati' should be completely discarded, says RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat
India | Oct 08, 2022, 12:35 AM ISTCiting the book that was released, "Vajrasuchi Tunk" written by Dr Madan Kulkarni and Dr Renuka Bokare, the RSS chief said social equality was a part of the Indian tradition, but it was forgotten and this led to damaging consequences.
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RSS expresses concern over 'rising income inequality', says poverty is a demon, we need to kill it
India | Oct 03, 2022, 07:23 AM IST"We should be sad that 20 crore people are below poverty line. And 23 crore people are earning less than Rs 375 per day. Poverty is a demon-like challenge in front of us. It is important that we put to death this demon," RSS general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale said.
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RSS slams Congress for doing political 'gimmickry' through Bharat Jodo Yatra
India | Sep 13, 2022, 08:09 AM ISTBharat Jodo Yatra: "The Congress wants to connect people through hatred and political gimmickry that would not serve the purposes of uniting masses. Congress harboured hatred for RSS and tried to prevent it but the outfit expanded with the support of society," Dr Manmohan Vaidya said.
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Mohan Bhagwat roots for 'ghar waps' of Hindus, asks Oppn to shed arrogance
India | Dec 16, 2021, 07:11 PM ISTSpiritual guru Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and Hindutva leader Sadhvi Rithambara were among the seers from across the country who attended the gathering. The participants also pledged to protect the “modesty and honour of Hindu sisters” and strengthen Hindu society by rising above the divisions of caste and language.
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Akhara Parishad supports Bhagwat's common DNA statement
India | Jul 06, 2021, 09:49 AM ISTThe Akhil Bhartiya Akhara Parishad (ABAP) has announced its support to the recent statements of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat.