Government Releases Commemorative Coins and Stamps for RSS Centenary
The Government of India has released special commemorative coins and stamps to mark the 100th anniversary of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), honoring a century of the organization’s service and dedication to nation-building.
Key Details
- Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the commemoratives
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the special stamps and coins on October 1
- Coins available via Kolkata Mint online portal
- Stamps available at Philately Bureaus across India
PM Modi’s Tribute to RSS Legacy
During the centenary celebrations, Prime Minister Modi praised the RSS for its long-standing commitment to nation-building. He emphasized that the organization has nurtured countless lives over the decades.
PM Modi stated: “Just as human civilisations flourish along the banks of mighty rivers, similarly, hundreds of lives have blossomed and thrived along the banks and in the flow of the RSS. Since its formation, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh has pursued a grand objective. That objective has been nation-building.”
Symbolic Foundation Date
The Prime Minister highlighted the significance of RSS being founded on Vijayadashami, noting the festival’s symbolism of victory of good over evil and truth over falsehood.
He explained: “… Tomorrow is 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.”
Historical Background
The RSS was founded in 1925 in Nagpur, Maharashtra, by Dr. Keshav Baliram Hedgewar as a volunteer-based organization aimed at fostering cultural awareness, discipline, service, and social responsibility among citizens.
