100 years of RSS : Prime Minister Modi praises RSS chief's speech, signaling unity between BJP and RSS , urging Hindus to stay united. There cannot be a better occasion than the birth anniversary of the Sangh founder Dr Keshav Baliram Hedgewar, which happens to be the Varsh Pratipada – the first day of the Hindu calendar to revisit the journey of hundred years to resolve for the future of harmonious and united Bharat for the world peace and prosperity. RSS begins centenary celebrations on August 26 with nationwide outreach, lectures, and 1,500+ Hindu conferences. THE RASHTRIYA SWAYAMSEVAK SANGH ( RSS ) HAS entered its 100th year this October. Started in 1925 by a politically and socially motivated freedom fighter from Nagpur, Keshav Baliram Hedgewar (fondly known in RSS as "Doctorji"), the organisation has the unique record not only of entering its centenary without ever experiencing any divisions, but also demonstrating continuous growth and expansion. At 100 , the organisation still looks young and exemplarily agile, with millions of cadres running ...