Modi in Nagpur: Pays Tribute at RSS Smruti Mandir

Aakhir Tak – In Shorts

PM Modi paid tribute at the RSS Smruti Mandir in Nagpur.
He paid floral tributes to Keshav Baliram Hedgewar and other leaders.
Modi said the place inspires the values of Indian culture, nationalism, and organization.
He also laid the foundation stone for the Madhav Netralaya Premium Centre.
Modi will also lay the foundation stone for development projects in Chhattisgarh.

Aakhir Tak – In Depth

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a visit to Nagpur, wrote a note at Hedgewar Smruti Mandir, highlighting the significance of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). The PM also paid floral tributes at memorials dedicated to RSS founder Keshav Baliram Hedgewar, and second sarsanghchalak (chief) M S Golwalkar.

PM Modi wrote in Hindi, “I pay my heartfelt respects to the revered Dr. Hedgewar Ji and the esteemed Gurujis. I feel overwhelmed after visiting this memorial temple, which preserves their memories.”

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Expressing his deep reverence, PM Modi wrote, “This sacred place, dedicated to the values of Indian culture, nationalism, and organisation, inspires us to move forward in the service of the nation.”

The PM highlighted the role of the memorial in motivating countless volunteers dedicated to the service of the country. “The dedication and hard work of all the great personalities associated with this place serve as a source of energy for millions of volunteers committed to serving the nation.”

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“May the glory of Mother India continue to shine through our efforts,” he concluded his note and wished for India’s continued glory, reaffirming his vision of a strong and united nation.

PM Modi’s visit coincides with the Sangh’s Pratipada programme, marking Gudi Padwa, the beginning of the Hindu New Year. RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat was present during the Prime Minister’s visit to the Smruti Mandir in Reshimbagh, the administrative headquarters of the RSS.

PM Modi’s Nagpur Visit

PM Modi is expected to lay the foundation stone for the Madhav Netralaya Premium Centre, an extension of the Madhav Netralaya Eye Institute and Research Centre. The facility will include a 250-bed hospital, 14 outpatient departments (OPDs), and 14 modular operation theatres.

He will then visit the Solar Defence and Aerospace Limited’s ammunition facility, where he will inaugurate a newly constructed 1,250-metre-long and 25-metre-wide airstrip designed for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). He will also open the live munition and warhead testing facility for Loitering Munition and other guided munitions.

After Nagpur, PM Modi will head to Chhattisgarh today where he will lay the foundation stone for development projects related to power, oil and gas, rail, road, education and housing sectors worth over 33,700 crore.

Aakhir Tak – Key Takeaways to Remember

PM Modi paid tribute at RSS Smruti Mandir in Nagpur.
He paid floral tributes to Hedgewar and other leaders.
Modi spoke of inspiring Indian culture and nationalism.
He laid the foundation stone for the Madhav Netralaya Premium Centre.
Modi will also lay the foundation stone for development projects in Chhattisgarh.