Modi’s Visit to RSS Headquarters Signals Political Reconciliation

On March 30, 2025, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) headquarters in Nagpur, coinciding with the birth anniversary of RSS founder Keshav Baliram Hedgewar and the Gudi Padwa festival. This visit is considered significant as it indicates a reconciliation between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its ideological parent, the RSS, following reports of tensions prior to the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Modi’s engagement with RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat during the visit suggests efforts to strengthen ties between the two organizations. Additionally, the BJP is in the process of selecting a new national president, a decision in which the RSS traditionally plays a crucial role. Modi’s longstanding association with the RSS, dating back to his role as a pracharak in 1972, underscores the importance of this renewed collaboration.