HM Shah and Nitin Gadkari Honor RSS Founder Keshav Baliram Hedgewar
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Synopsis
On March 30, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari honored RSS founder Keshav Baliram Hedgewar on his birth anniversary. Shah praised Hedgewar's contributions to cultural nationalism, while Gadkari shared tributes on social media. Prime Minister Modi also visited Nagpur to pay respects, marking a historic moment for the RSS.
Key Takeaways
- Amit Shah paid tribute to Keshav Hedgewar on his birth anniversary.
- Hedgewar founded the RSS in 1925.
- PM Modi commemorated Hedgewar's legacy with a visit to Nagpur.
- Hedgewar aimed for national unity and cultural revival.
- The RSS remains influential in India's socio-political landscape.
New Delhi, March 30 (NationPress) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday paid tribute to Keshav Baliram Hedgewar, the founder of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), on his birth anniversary according to the Hindu calendar.
Born on April 1, 1889, in a Marathi Deshastha Brahmin family in Nagpur, Maharashtra, Hedgewar was instrumental in shaping India's nationalist movement.
He initially pursued a career in medicine during the challenging era of pre-independent India before founding the RSS in 1925. His vision was to unite the Hindu community for a cultural and spiritual renaissance, ultimately striving for the complete independence and unity of the nation.
On social media platform X, Shah expressed his respect for Hedgewar, emphasizing his impact on cultural nationalism.
"The most revered Dr. Hedgewar ji, who instilled the spirit of cultural nationalism and placed the nation first among the youth through the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, devoted his life to safeguarding the dignity of Mother India. The RSS seed sown by Dr. Hedgewar ji to maintain national unity and integrity has now grown into a banyan tree, symbolizing service, dedication, and patriotism," he wrote.
"Millions of respects on the birth anniversary of the founder and first Sarsanghchalak of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, late Dr. Hedgewar ji," Shah added.
Union Minister and Nagpur MP Nitin Gadkari also honored Hedgewar, posting a tribute on social media.
On X, he wrote, "Many many respects to the most revered first Sarsanghchalak of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, Dr. Keshav Baliram Hedgewar ji on his birth anniversary (as per Hindu calendar)."
Prime Minister Narendra Modi commemorated the occasion with a visit to Dr. Hedgewar Smruti Mandir in Nagpur, where he laid floral tributes at the memorials dedicated to Hedgewar and the second RSS chief, M.S. Golwalkar.
This visit held historical importance, marking the first time a sitting Prime Minister visited the RSS headquarters in Nagpur. PM Modi was accompanied by RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, highlighting the significance of the event.
Hedgewar's legacy continues to resonate throughout India, with the RSS playing a crucial role in influencing the country's socio-political landscape. His ideology of cultural nationalism remains impactful, inspiring generations to uphold the values of unity and service.
