Senior RSS Ideologue Madhav Vaidya Passed Away In Nagpur At 97, PM Modi Honours Contribution To Sangh & BJP

Senior RSS ideologue and first spokesperson of the organization Madhav Vaidya passed away in Nagpur after recovering from Coronavirus infection. PM Modi remembered his contribution to Sangh and BJP while condoling his demise.

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Nagpur: Madhav Govind Vaidya, senior RSS ideologue and first spokesperson of the organization, breathed his last on Saturday afternoon at the age of 97. He died in a private hospital at 3.35 pm, his grandson Vishnu Vaidya revealed.  Vishnu Vaidya said, "He was infected by the coronavirus but later recovered. His health suddenly deteriorated on Friday". PM Narendra Modi took to Twitter to mourn the demise of Madhav Govind Vaidya. PM Modi tweeted, "Shri MG Vaidya Ji was a distinguished writer and journalist. He contributed extensively to the RSS for decades. He also worked to strengthen the BJP. Saddened by his demise. Condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti".

Shri MG Vaidya Ji was a distinguished writer and journalist. He contributed extensively to the RSS for decades. He also worked to strengthen the BJP. Saddened by his demise. Condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 19, 2020

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) on Saturday stated that following the death of MG Vaidya, the organization has lost a senior mentor. In a joint statement, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat and General Secretary Bhaiyyaji Joshi said, "All our volunteers of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh have lost one of our senior patrons after the demise of Madhav Govind alias Baburaoji Vaidya".

“His life was a prosperous and fine life,deeply aligned with Sangh’s thoughts and values,and a manifestation of Sangh’s core values in all four vistas of his life viz. personal,familial,social and professional.”

Tribute to Shri M.G.Vaidya by Pu. Sarsanghchalak & Maa. Sarkaryavah pic.twitter.com/90w4dMm1MJ — RSS (@RSSorg) December 19, 2020

Both described Vaidya as someone who had a lot of knowledge of Sanskrit, who was a brilliant journalist and a brilliant writer. "His life was a prosperous and fine life, deeply aligned with Sangh’s thoughts and values, and a manifestation of Sangh’s core values in all four vistas of his life viz. personal, familial, social and professional," the statement read. Manmohan Vaidya, son of MG Vaidya and joint general secretary of the RSS, described him as the "Promoter of Hindutva" who led an active, meaningful, and inspiring life. He said, "When he was eight years old, he became an RSS volunteer ... He used to participate in the Sangh branch till the age of 95." Vaidya was the first national spokesperson of the RSS and is credited for presenting the organization to the world. WATCH | Shah's mission Bengal continues for the second day