On October 2, 2025, the Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, extended his greetings on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's (RSS) centenary. The Vice-President noted the RSS's man-making ethos since its founding in 1925 by Dr. Keshav Baliram Hedgewar Ji and its selfless service during times of calamity, guided by the motto Seva Parmo Dharmah. He said the RSS embraces all without distinction of religion, caste, or language and that the day is not far when Bharat will rise as the supreme nation. The Vice-President posted on social media (@VPIndia) regarding the RSS.
Key Entities Referenced
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS): A voluntary organization celebrating its centenary and praised by the Vice-President for its role in nation-building and embodying unity in diversity.
Vice-President of India: The individual holding the constitutional office of Vice-President of India (Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan in this instance), extending greetings and praising the RSS.
Vice President's Secretariat
Vice-President Extends Greetings on RSS
Centenary, Praises its Role in Nation-Building
RSS’s Greatest Contribution is its Man-Making
Ethos: Vice-President
RSS Volunteers Exemplify Selfless Service in Times
of Calamity: Vice-President
Vice-President Lauds RSS for Embracing All Beyond
Caste, Religion, or Language
Bharat Will Rise as Supreme Nation; RSS’s Role
Significant, says Vice-President
Posted On: 02 OCT 2025 5:49PM by PIB Delhi
The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan today extended his warm greetings and best wishes on
the momentous occasion of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh’s (RSS) centenary. In a social media post, the
Vice-President said that as the world’s foremost patriotic organization completes 100 years, its greatest
contribution remains its man-making ethos—creating self-disciplined, responsible citizens essential for a
strong and vibrant society.
He noted that since its founding by Dr. Keshav Baliram Hedgewar Ji in 1925, the RSS has inspired
generations of youth to build strong inner character and to voluntarily serve society. Shri Radhakrishnan
observed that, guided by the motto Seva Parmo Dharmah, RSS volunteers have always stood at the forefront
during floods, famines, earthquakes, or any other calamity—serving the needy selflessly, without expectation
or awaiting instructions. This spirit of service, he said, is a unique and invaluable gift to the nation.
The Vice-President emphasized that the RSS embraces all without distinction of religion, caste, or
language, truly embodying the spirit of unity in diversity. He remarked that this inclusive approach
has made the RSS and its affiliated organizations enduringly successful in driving the all-round
progress of our great nation.
He further expressed confidence that the day is not far when Bharat will rise as the supreme nation
of the world. In this great journey, the role of the RSS is significant, and it will continue to endure
and succeed with time. The Vice-President conveyed his best wishes for the RSS’s continued
service to society and for carrying forward its noble mission of national unity, harmony, andprogress.
On the momentous occasion of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh’s (RSS) centenary, I extend my
warm greetings and best wishes. As the world’s foremost patriotic organization completes 100
years, its greatest contribution remains the man-making ethos — creating self-disciplined,…
— Vice-President of India (@VPIndia) October 2, 2025
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