Overview

• At the Dr Ambedkar International Centre, Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the RSS’s nation-building role and flagged economic dependence and illegal infiltration as key challenges the government is tackling.
• A commemorative postage stamp and a Rs 100 coin were released; multiple outlets reported the coin features Bharat Mata, which the PM said is a first for Indian currency.
• RSS general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale credited the organisation’s growth to society’s support and said volunteers will intensify outreach to every household during the centenary year.
• Delhi’s Education Minister announced a new ‘Rashtraneeti’ civics programme in government schools that will include modules on the RSS, with schedules, handbooks and class groupings being finalised.
• Centenary observances ranged from campus events at Rajasthan University despite heavy rain to public congratulations from former Congress leader Karan Singh urging continued focus on nation-building.