RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat led the organisation’s centenary celebrations in Nagpur, performing Shastra Puja. In his address, Bhagwat confronted India’s pressing challenges, from cross-border terrorism and internal destabilisation to the alarming state of the Himalayas due to climate change. He strongly advocated for national self-reliance and strategic diplomacy, urging a critical re-evaluation of current development models.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi called Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge to enquire about his health and wished him a speedy recovery.

The address was a masterclass in balancing ideological reflection with practical guidance and a reminder that the nation is a mirror of the values its people choose to live by