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Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) is a right-wing, Hindu nationalist, paramilitary volunteer organisation in that is widely regarded as the parent organisation of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The organization was founded in 1925 by Keshav Baliram Hedgewar, a physician living in the Maharashtra, as part of the movement against British rule and as a response to rioting between Hindus and Muslims. Hedgewar formed the RSS as a disciplined cadre consisting mostly of upper-caste Brahmins who were dedicated to independence and the protection of Hindu political, cultural, and religious interests. Notable members of the RSS, who are also prominent political leaders, include - Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Eknath Ranade, Narendra Modi, Manohar Parrikar, Nitin Gadkari, Rajnath Singh and Murli Manohar Joshi.
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RSS highlights Bengal legacy after BJP win, says all 6 Sangh chiefs worked in Bengal TNN / May 30, 2026, 12:30 (IST) The RSS highlighted its deep historical ties to Bengal, stating every chief has worked there, expanding its ideological reach since before independence. The organization emphasized its silent, decades-long grassroots efforts, facing violence but maintaining an intricate network. The RSS also addressed partition, caste politics, and its vision of India as a Hindu Rashtra, aiming for inclusive progress. RSS Photos
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