Overview

• Narendra Modi published an op-ed lauding Bhagwat as an “extraordinary” leader who prioritises nation first and blends continuity with adaptation.
• Bhagwat marks his 75th birthday on September 11 and has served as sarsanghchalak for over 16 years, making him the RSS's third-longest-serving chief.
• Under his leadership, the RSS changed its uniform and training camps and expanded the use of technology to sustain work during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Modi highlighted Bhagwat’s grassroots work as a pracharak in Vidarbha and Bihar and his success in drawing more youth to the organisation.
• The pieces spotlight his ‘Panch Parivartan’ agenda and his push for volunteers to join national campaigns such as Swachh Bharat and Beti Bachao Beti Padhao.