Mohan Madhukar Bhagwat is the chief (Sarsanghchalak) of the nationalist organisation Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and was chosen, in March 2009, as the successor to K. S. Sudarshan. After K. B. Hedgewar and M.S.Golwalkar, he is one of the youngest leaders to head the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh. Due to a high threat perception from various Islamic terrorist organisations, in June 2015, Centre ordered the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) to provide Bhagwat with round-the-clock protection. With Z+ VVIP security cover, he is one of the most protected Indians today. Early life: He was born in Chandrapur, Maharashtra. and comes from a family of RSS activists. He is the eldest son of his parents. From Government Veterinary College, Nagpur, he graduated in Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry. Towards the end of 1975, he dropped out of his postgraduate course in Veterinary Sciences and became a pracharak (full-time promoter/worker) of the RSS.
Read MoreThe RSS chief said firmness of personal and national character becomes the foundation of strength for the victory of auspiciousness and righteousness, whether the situation is favourable or not.
The mortal remains of veteran industrialist Ratan N Tata were kept at NCPA lawns for the public to pay their last respects. The iconic industrialist will be accorded a state funeral this evening.
Speaking at an event in Nagpur, RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat remarked that "material development" is reaching its peak, but the steps of this progress are leading humanity towards destruction. He added that thinkers around the world are acknowledging this reality.
Arvind Kejriwal wrote to RSS chief Bhagwat on BJP's politics and PM Modi's actions. He also asked the RSS chief if he agrees with the BJP's politics of "using" central agencies to break up political outfits.
The former chief minister Kejriwal also said that he resigned because he was hurt by the corruption allegations against him and added that he had only earned respect, not money, during the past 10 years.
The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has announced that Padma Bhushan Dr. K. Radhakrishnan, former ISRO Chairman, will be the chief guest at this year's Vijayadashami Utsav in Nagpur.
Mohan Bhagwat stated that some people think that instead of being calm, we should shine like lightning. But after lightning strikes, it becomes even darker than before. hence, workers should burn like diyas and shine when necessary.
The RSS backed the caste census demand and said that it should be held for the betterment of the people and not for electoral gains in the country.
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) organised cultural events to celebrate the 78th Independence Day across the nation in its thousands of Sakhas (branches).
During a recent event, RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat was asked why he has not yet taken up the position of Prime Minister or any other significant role. Scroll down to read his reply.
Opposition leaders, including Mayawati and Congress members, condemned the move as politically driven and called for its reversal, arguing it compromises the neutrality of government workers.
The meeting between Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has come after BJP's poor show in Lok Sabha elections in the state.
Manipur violence: The unrest has also affected neighboring Assam, where approximately 600 people from various ethnic backgrounds have sought refuge in Lakhipur, Cachar district, fleeing the violence in Manipur.
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat's statement added a new dimension to the ongoing reservation row between the BJP and the Congress in the election season. His clarity on the quota issue will strengthen BJP's stand.
After the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat envisions the emergence of a new India.
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh and its affiliates workers embarked on a nationwide door-to-door public outreach programme across the country to tell them to join the consecration ceremony by offering prayers at temples in their neighbourhoods.
In early October, the Nitish Kumar government released findings of a caste count conducted in Bihar in two phases. The coalition government in Bihar is headed by the Janata Dal (United), an ally of the Congress and a constituent of the opposition INDIA bloc.
Chiranjeev Singh, first Sikh to become RSS pracharak, passed away at 93. He was the pracharak since 1953, thus the senior-most in terms of tenure and age. RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat paid rich tributes to him and said that he "included innumerable people in the flow of nationalism".
India's number one and the most followed Super Prime Time News Show ‘Aaj Ki Baat- Rajat Sharma Ke Saath' was launched just before the 2014 general elections.
Mohan Bhagwat, while addressing the RSS Dussehra rally in Nagpur, said that whenever the restoration of peace in Manipur is closer, some incidents occur which widen the gap between the communities. He suspected that the violence was not taking place on its own, rather was "being made to happen".
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