RSS should continue to focus on nation-building for next 100 years, says former Congress MP Karan Singh

Former Union Minister and MP Karan Singh on Tuesday (September 30, 2025) congratulated Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat and said the organisation should continue to focus on nation-building for the next 100 years to ensure India’s progress.

Though Mr. Singh’s stance is at odds with the Congress’s official position on the RSS, the party has not issued any statement or clarification.

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Founded by Keshav Baliram Hedgewar on Vijayadashami in 1925, the RSS will complete 100 years on Thursday (October 2, 2025).

“The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh is celebrating 100 years since its founding. On this occasion, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to everyone, from Mohan Bhagwat ji to millions of activists,” Mr. Singh said in a video message.

“I remember that in 1982, when I founded the Virat Hindu Samaj, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh helped us immensely due to which we organised large rallies in many important cities, highlighting the needs of Hindu ‘dharma’ and Hindu society. I would like the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh to continue focusing on nation-building, especially character-building, in the next 100 years, because only through character-building can a society progress,” the former Union Minister said.

A former Congress MP, Mr. Singh was also the last Sadr-e-Riyasat, or ruler of Jammu and Kashmir of the erstwhile State.