Overview
- At Nagpur’s Vijayadashami rally launching the centenary year, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat addressed thousands with former president Ram Nath Kovind as chief guest and a congratulatory message from the Dalai Lama read out.
- Bhagwat praised Operation Sindoor as a decisive response to the Pahalgam terror attack, lauding the government and armed forces for demonstrating readiness and resolve.
- He urged Swadeshi and Swavalamban in response to new US tariffs, saying global interdependence must not become compulsion and that India should pursue economic ties on its own terms.
- He outlined a nationwide outreach anchored in Panch Parivartan, emphasizing social harmony, family values, environmental protection, self-awareness and civic discipline.
- Ceremonial shastra pujan included modern systems such as a Pinaka missile and a drone, while state recognition through a commemorative coin and stamp drew criticism from Congress leaders.