
The RSS at 100: A Century of Nation-Building
Published on: Oct. 11, 2025, 3:40 a.m. | Source: Daily Excelsior
By Prof. Dinesh Chandra Rai The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) is commemorating its 100th anniversary, a moment to reflect on a century of profound impact. What began as a small gathering in Nagpur on September 27, 1925, under the leadership of Dr. Keshav Baliram Hedgewar, has grown into what is widely regarded as the world’s largest voluntary organization. At the heart of the RSS lies a powerful and elegant philosophy: Vyakti Nirman Se Rashtra Nirman—”building the nation by building the […]