CM Majhi greets RSS volunteers on Foundation Day
Synopsis
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi marked RSS Foundation Day on 20 October 2026 with greetings to all swayamsevaks, praising the Sangh's commitment to national service, discipline, and building a self-reliant India.
Key Takeaways
Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi posted RSS Foundation Day greetings on 20 October 2026 .
He praised the RSS for working toward a 'strong, reformed and self-reliant India' through service and discipline.
The RSS was founded on 27 September 1925 in Nagpur by Dr Keshav Baliram Hedgewar .
CM Majhi's message was written in Odia , reflecting his regional identity.
BJP leaders routinely observe RSS Foundation Day publicly, underlining the organisational link between the two.
A century of service, discipline, and national unity — Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi marked the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Foundation Day on Tuesday, 20 October 2026, with warm greetings to volunteers across the country, invoking the Sangh's founding ideals as a living guide for a stronger India.
Writing in Odia, CM Majhi extended greetings to all swayamsevaks, saying the Sangh had been 'continuously working towards building a strong, reformed and self-reliant India' by drawing on the great ideals of national service, discipline, dedication, and national unity. He added that this spirit of devotion to the nation and social service should 'inspire new enthusiasm and motivation in all of us.'
RSS at 101: the organisation CM Majhi saluted
Founded on Vijayadashami, 27 September 1925, in Nagpur by Dr Keshav Baliram Hedgewar, the RSS is among the world's largest voluntary organisations. It runs thousands of daily shakhas (local gatherings) focused on physical training, character building, and national values. With a presence in every Indian state and district, it has grown far beyond its original form into a network touching education, healthcare, and tribal welfare through affiliated bodies.
BJP leaders and the annual RSS tribute
For BJP office-bearers, greeting the RSS on its foundation day is a well-established annual tradition. Leaders with Sangh backgrounds — from state chief ministers to central ministers — routinely issue public messages on this occasion, underscoring the deep organisational and ideological ties between the BJP and the RSS. CM Majhi, who assumed office in Odisha in 2024, fits squarely within this tradition, sending his message in Odia, reflecting both his regional rootedness and his ideological moorings.
Point of View
Reinforcing the image of a leader rooted in his state while aligned with the national Hindutva ecosystem. In Odisha, where the BJP only consolidated power in 2024 after decades of BJD dominance, keeping Sangh volunteers energised is not just ritual — it is political infrastructure. Expect similar messages from virtually every BJP chief minister across India on the same day.
NationPress
20 Oct 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the RSS founded?
The RSS was founded on Vijayadashami, 27 September 1925 , in Nagpur by Dr Keshav Baliram Hedgewar .
Why did Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi greet RSS on Foundation Day?
CM Majhi greeted RSS volunteers to mark the organisation's Foundation Day, praising its ideals of national service, discipline, and unity — a tradition observed annually by BJP leaders with Sangh backgrounds.
What does RSS Foundation Day celebrate?
RSS Foundation Day marks the anniversary of the organisation's establishment in 1925. It is observed with shakha events, flag hoisting ceremonies, and public messages from political leaders affiliated with the Sangh's ecosystem.
Who is Mohan Charan Majhi?
Mohan Charan Majhi is the Chief Minister of Odisha, a BJP leader who assumed office in 2024 after the party won the state assembly elections.
What is the RSS's role in India?
The RSS is one of the world's largest voluntary organisations, running daily shakhas focused on discipline, physical training and national values, with affiliated bodies active in education, healthcare and tribal welfare across India.
