Nagpur: In Nagpur’s Reshimbagh Ground, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh is conducting this year's annual "Vijaya Dashami" function where Nobel Prize winner and social activist Kailash Satyarthi is the chief guest. RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat is delivering his annual speech in the presence of swayamsevaks (volunteers), who will come from all over the country as also abroad. The event also marks the organization's foundation day.


At the function, the RSS chief is speaking on a range of issues and outlines the organisation's views on the present scenario and future agenda. The Vijaya Dashami programme and the RSS chief's speech are among the most important events in the organisation's annual calender.

64-year-old Satyarthi, the children's rights activist who won the 2014 Nobel Peace prize, is the chief guest for this year's Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra) function of the Nagpur-based organisation, an RSS release said. Last year, Bhagwat had spoken on issues like the Rohingya crisis, cow vigilantism, Jammu and Kashmir and surgical strikes.

 RSS Vijaya Dasham Function Updates: 



  • An ordinance should be brought in by the government to construct Ram Mandir: RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat

  • Bhagwat also said "construction of the temple is necessary from the self-esteem point of view; it will also pave the way for an atmosphere of goodwill and oneness in the country."

  • On Ram Mandir, he said "In the context of honouring the ‘Swa’ of the nation, Sangh has been associated with the sentiments of Bharatiyas, in the efforts of constructing a magnificent Ram temple at the birthplace of Sri Ram."

  • Mohan Bhagwat says says that the plea by a large section of women, who follows this tradition, was not heard. The legal verdict (Sabarimala) has given rise to unrest, turmoil and divisiveness in the society in place of peace, stability and equality.

  • Chief Mohan Bhagwat says decision on Sabarimala taken without considering all aspects.

  • On Sabarimala Case, Mohan Bhagwat says that the premise of the tradition that has been accepted by society&continuously followed for years together was not taken into consideration. The version of heads of religious denominations&faith of crores of devotees was not taken into account.

  • Through the manufacturing of vicious atmosphere that weakens the social cohesion-essentially the bedrock of internal security of a nation–a world of psychological warfare is being carved out: Mohan Bhagwat

  • The groups from whom the slogans like ‘भारत तेरेटुकड़ेहोंगे’ were emanated, have been at the forefront with provocative speeches at some places. When violence in forest areas was dealt firmly, those leading and abetting violence, the votaries of Urban Maoism: Mohan Bhagwat

  • RSS chief says, "to establish an anti national leadership with blind followers solely committed to them is the Neo-Left doctrine of these Urban Naxals. Their cohorts already established in SM and MSM, intellectual circles&other institutions are associated with such activities."

  • Our brethren habituating along borders are firmly holding the ground with determination despite facing several challenges. If their well being is taken care of, these locals in the bordering areas can also be of great assistance in tackling problems: Mohan Bhagwat

  • It is essential to be more attentive in enhancing the basic amenities of armed and security forces and their families. There have been some laudable efforts in this regard by the government: Mohan Bhagwat

  • Border Security and internal security of the country are the issues of foremost consideration as they ensure space and opportunity to the nation for making efforts towards prosperity and development: Mohan Bhagwat

  • Mahatma Gandhi, whose 150th birth anniversary is being celebrated, provided the political foundation of truth and non-violence to the independence movement of the country: Mohan Bhagwat

  • The remembrance of martyrdom, sacrifice & dedication of hundreds of our unarmed countrymen, who became victims of Dyer’s bullets, hundred years ago while opposing the unjust Rowlett act & demanding freedom in the Jaliawala Bagh, invokes the same moral force in us: Mohan Bhagwat

  • This year is the 550th Prakash Parv of Shri Guru Nanak Dev ji. It is Shri Guru Nanak Deo ji's legacy that gave the country a magnificent and majestic tradition of 10 gurus who removed our state of penury and inferiority: Mohan Bhagwat

  • Bhagwat says "When our entire society, forgetting the truth inherited from the natural self of Bharat, became defeated, Sri Guru Nanak ji showed a new path of self-enlightenment through his life, gave the society a new life of oneness by ameliorating the strayed tradition"

  • RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat speaks at the function.

  • Satyarthi expressed gratitude for being invited. He said, "By inviting me to this event, you have extended support and love towards the deprived and abused children across the globe."

  • Kailash Satyarthi speaks at Vijaya Dashami function.

  • Vijaya Dashami function starts with 'sastra puja' by Mohan Bhagwat





  • RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat will deliver his annual speech in the presence of swayamsevaks (volunteers), who will come from all over the country and abroad.