Overview

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the RSS headquarters in Nagpur for the first time since taking office, paying homage to founders Keshav Baliram Hedgewar and MS Golwalkar at Dr Hedgewar Smruti Mandir.
• During the visit, Modi described the RSS as the 'banyan tree' of India's culture and modernization, underlining its role in shaping national consciousness over the past century.
• Modi also visited Deekshabhoomi, honoring Dr. BR Ambedkar and reaffirming his government's commitment to social justice and an inclusive Bharat.
• The Prime Minister inaugurated defense facilities at Solar Defence and Aerospace Limited and laid the foundation stone for the Madhav Netralaya Premium Centre, reflecting his focus on infrastructure and self-reliance.
• Speculation about Modi's retirement was dismissed by BJP leaders, who reiterated his ongoing leadership and the visit's significance in strengthening ties between the BJP and RSS.