On the sacred occasion of Vijayadashami, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh marked its centenary with grand celebrations in Nagpur and other parts of the country.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami participated in the Dussehra celebrations and the Ravan Dahan ceremony organised at the Parade Ground in Dehradun on the occasion of Vijayadashami on Thursday.
As part of its centenary and Vijayadashami celebrations, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) conducted march-pasts across Thiruvananthapuram here on Thursday.
This year's Dussehra celebrations took a historic turn when BSF Academy Director Shamsher Singh, along with BSF personnel, performed weapon worship of drones, marking their inclusion in India's evolving security arsenal.
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Thursday slammed the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, saying that the organisation is in no way connected to India's freedom struggle.
In his Vijayadashami speech, Bhagwat warned that similar forces are active in India, both within and outside the country, and emphasised the need for democratic means to bring about transformation.
Bhagwat also paid tribute to former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri on his birth anniversary, highlighting his devotion, dedication, and service to the nation.
As the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) holds its centenary celebrations, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan compared the Sangh to Zionists in Israel.
Emphasising that Lord Ram's sacrifice embodied the values of duty, obedience, and service, the AAP Chief said the ideal life of Shri Ram continued to inspire generations to walk the path of truth, sacrifice, service, and righteousness.