PM Modi Addresses RSS Centenary Event In Delhi, Marks Organisation’s 100th Year
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday attended the centenary celebrations of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) as the Chief Guest at the Dr Ambedkar International Centre in New Delhi.
On this occasion, the Prime Minister released a specially designed commemorative postage stamp and coin to mark 100 years of the RSS and its contributions to the nation. He also addressed the gathering during the event.
Speaking at the celebration, PM Modi said, This Vijayadashami is very special for another reason. This day marks 100 years of the foundation of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh. This journey of a century is as amazing, unprecedented, and inspiring as it is.
Symbolism of Commemorative Coin and Postal Stamp
At the centenary celebrations of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke about the significance of the commemorative Rs 100 coin and the special postal stamp released on the occasion.
#WATCH | Delhi | At the centenary celebrations of RSS, PM Narendra Modi says, "… This Rs 100 coin has the National Emblem on one side, and on the other side, there is an image of Bharat Mata, seated on a lion in 'varad mudra', and swayamsevaks bowing down before her with… https://t.co/eU86ewN4sW pic.twitter.com/Bu1E48gBu7
— ANI (@ANI) October 1, 2025
PM Modi said the Rs 100 coin features the National Emblem on one side, while the other side shows an image of Bharat Mata seated on a lion in the varad mudra, with swayamsevaks bowing before her. He noted that this is the first time in independent India that Bharat Mata has been depicted on the countrys currency.
The Prime Minister also highlighted the importance of the postal stamp, which features an image of RSS swayamsevaks participating in the Republic Day Parade in 1963, marking a historic moment for the organisation.
RSS Sub-Organisations Serve the Nation
Speaking about the work of the RSS, PM Modi said that the organisation and its various sub-groups serve the nation in different areas of life.
He emphasised that although the RSS has multiple sub-organisations, there are no divisions or contradictions among them. According to him, all sub-organisations share a common goal and essence: Nation First.
#WATCH | Delhi | At the centenary celebrations of RSS, PM Narendra Modi says, "Different organisations within the RSS serve the nation by working for every part of life… The RSS further has many sub-organisations, but no two sub-organisations within the organisation contradict… pic.twitter.com/pLSMl1M0W7
— ANI (@ANI) October 1, 2025
