Nagpur, March 30, 2025 – On the auspicious occasion of Gudi Padwa and Hindu New Year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes at the Hedgewar Smruti Mandir in Reshimbagh, Nagpur, the spiritual and administrative headquarters of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).
The Prime Minister laid floral tributes at the memorials of RSS founder Dr. Keshav Baliram Hedgewar and second Sarsanghchalak M.S. Golwalkar. He was joined by RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat during the solemn ceremony.
Key Highlights:
Visit Coincides with RSS Pratipada Programme
The timing of PM Modi’s visit aligns with the RSS’s annual Pratipada programme, which marks Gudi Padwa, symbolizing the start of the new Hindu calendar year. The event holds deep cultural and organizational significance for the Sangh Parivar.
- PM Modi’s tribute visit comes as symbolic homage and strategic outreach
- The RSS Pratipada event is one of its key annual observances
BJP Leadership Transition Looms
PM Modi’s presence at the RSS headquarters carries weight beyond ceremonial purposes. His visit comes amid growing anticipation around the appointment of the next BJP national president. The current president, JP Nadda, has continued in the role since joining the Union Cabinet in June 2024, extending his term amid transition delays.
Traditionally, the RSS plays a pivotal role in influencing the BJP’s top leadership decisions, and Modi’s interaction with the Sangh leadership in Nagpur could shape internal consensus ahead of the 2029 Lok Sabha elections.
Tribute to Dr BR Ambedkar at Deekshabhoomi
During his visit to Nagpur, PM Modi also paid floral homage to Dr BR Ambedkar at Deekshabhoomi, the historic site where Ambedkar embraced Buddhism in 1956 along with thousands of followers. The gesture underscores the Prime Minister’s efforts to recognize social justice and Ambedkarite values as part of the broader national narrative.
Key Takeaways from PM Modi’s Nagpur Visit
- Strategic alignment with RSS Pratipada and Hindu New Year
- Tribute to key RSS figures at the Smruti Mandir
- High-level presence of Mohan Bhagwat, signaling Sangh involvement
- Implications for BJP’s leadership transition and 2029 electoral roadmap
- Acknowledgment of Dr Ambedkar’s legacy at Deekshabhoomi
As BJP prepares for future electoral battles and a potential change in party leadership, PM Modi’s visit to Nagpur may set the tone for both spiritual reflection and political recalibration.
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