PM Modi releases commemorative stamp and coin at RSS centenary celebrations
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh centenary celebrations on 1 October 2025 and released a commemorative postage stamp and coin marking the RSS's contributions.
Summary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) centenary celebrations on 1 October 2025, Maha Navami, and released a specially designed commemorative postage stamp and coin highlighting the organisation's contributions. The stamp recalls RSS volunteers marching in the 1963 Republic Day parade. Modi paid tribute to founder Dr Keshav Baliram Hedgewar and said the RSS's century of work rests on three pillars: a vision of nation-building, a clear path of personal development and the practice of the shakha. He also referred to the 'Panch Parivartan' as a guide for swayamsevaks.
Key facts
- Event
- RSS centenary celebrations – 1 Oct 2025 (Maha Navami)
- Released
- Commemorative postage stamp and coin
- Stamp theme
- RSS volunteers in 1963 Republic Day parade
- Founder
- Dr Keshav Baliram Hedgewar
- Three pillars
- Nation-building vision, personal development, shakha
Practice MCQs 2 questions
What did Prime Minister Narendra Modi release at the RSS centenary celebrations on 1 October 2025?
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Correct answer: B — A commemorative postage stamp and coin
The PM released a specially designed commemorative postage stamp and coin.
The commemorative stamp released at the RSS centenary in October 2025 recalls RSS volunteers marching in the Republic Day parade of which year?
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Correct answer: D — 1963
The PM said the stamp recalls RSS volunteers proudly marching in the 1963 Republic Day parade.