RSS's 100 years: PM Modi releases postage stamp and special coin highlighting its contribution to nation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday released a commemorative postage stamp and a specially designed coin, underlining the contribution of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) to the nation at an event held in Delhi to mark the centenary celebrations of the Hindutva organisation. 

The event was organised at Dr Ambedkar International Centre, where PM Modi was invited as the Chief Guest. 

While addressing the audience, he said, "...Tomorrow is the Vijayadashmi, a festival which symbolises the victory of good over evil, victory of justice over injustice, victory of truth over falsehoods, and victory of light over darkness...the establishment of RSS as an organisation on this great day 100 years ago...was no coincidence." 

Dattatreya Hosabalel, General Secretary of the RSS, also addressed the event, saying, "Tomorrow's Vijaya Dashmi has a special place in the journey of RSS as it is stepping into its 101st year." 

#WATCH | Delhi | PM Narendra Modi releases a specially designed commemorative postage stamp and coin highlighting the RSS’ contributions to the nation, on the occassion of the organisation's centenary celebrations.

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On Sunday, while addressing the Mann ki Baat programme, Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) for an "unprecedented and inspiring" journey, as the organisation will complete 100 years on the occasion of Vijayadashmi. 

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak was founded in 1925 by Keshav Baliram Hedgewar and was established as a volunteer-based organisation with the objective of fostering cultural awareness, discipline, service, and social responsibility among the citizens of the country.