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Basic FAQ on RSS
What does RSS stand for? Who was its founder and when and where was it founded?
RSS stands for Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh. It was founded by Dr Keshav Baliram Hedgewar on the auspicious occasion of Vijayadashami in the year 1925 at Nagpur in Central Bharat.
Dr Hedgewar, a born patriot and freedom fighter, was a medical doctor but dedicated himself to the service of the nation.
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He was pained at the disorganised state of Hindu society and with an intention to organise them, he started the RSS.
Who can be a member of RSS?
In the RSS system, there is no formal membership. Those who attend the RSS Shakhas are called Swayamsevaks and any Hindu male can become a Swayamsevak.
What is the procedure of membership of RSS?
As said earlier, there is no formal membership enrolment in the RSS.
Anyone can approach the nearest ‘Shakha’ which is the fundamental unit of activity of RSS and become a swayamsevak. There is no fees, no registration form, and no fo