BELAGAVI, Karnataka | July 10, 2026
RSS Annual Prant Pracharak Meeting commenced on Friday morning in Belagavi, Karnataka, bringing together the top leadership of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) for a comprehensive review of the organization’s activities, future expansion strategy, and discussions on key national issues.
According to the RSS, the multi-day meeting will focus on strengthening the organization’s grassroots network, reviewing training programs conducted over the past year, and finalizing plans for the remaining events scheduled during the RSS centenary year.
Top RSS Leadership Participates
The meeting is being attended by the organization’s senior leadership, including:
- Dr. Mohan Bhagwat, Sarsanghchalak (Chief of the RSS)
- Dattatreya Hosabale, Sarkaryavah (General Secretary)
- All Sah Sarkaryavahs (Joint General Secretaries)
- Heads and co-heads of various national functional departments
- Members of the national executive
- Regional Pracharaks and Assistant Regional Pracharaks
- Pracharaks and Assistant Pracharaks from all 46 RSS provinces across India
- National organizational secretaries of various RSS-inspired organizations
The participation of senior office-bearers from across the country underscores the importance of the annual strategy meeting.
Review of Organizational Expansion
One of the primary agenda items is the review of the RSS’s organizational growth during its centenary year.
The leadership will assess:
- Expansion of RSS shakhas (daily branches)
- Progress of grassroots organizational activities
- Implementation of expansion plans at the local level
- Membership outreach initiatives
- Future strategies to establish more shakhas across the country
Officials are expected to evaluate the effectiveness of current expansion efforts and identify areas for further growth.
Training Programs Under Review
The meeting will also review reports from various RSS training camps and educational programs organized after March 2026.
Leaders will discuss:
- Outcomes of training sessions
- Organizational development initiatives
- Leadership-building programs
- Performance of regional training activities
- Plans to strengthen future training modules
According to the RSS, these reviews will help improve organizational capacity and volunteer development.
Centenary Year Programs to Be Evaluated
A significant portion of the discussions will focus on activities organized as part of the RSS centenary year celebrations.
Senior leaders will review completed events and finalize plans for the remaining programs scheduled until October 20, 2026 (Vijayadashami).
The meeting will also consider the travel schedule of RSS chief Dr. Mohan Bhagwat for 2026–27, including his planned visits across different regions of the country.
National Issues Expected to Be Discussed
According to RSS sources, the meeting will also include deliberations on several current national issues.
Among the topics expected to be discussed are:
- The proposed caste census
- Social awareness initiatives
- Current national developments
- Organizational outreach on issues affecting society
The discussions are expected to focus on understanding these issues from the organization’s perspective and planning future awareness efforts.
Ram Temple Issue May Also Be Discussed
Sources familiar with the meeting said that issues related to the Ram Temple could also come up during internal discussions.
However, RSS officials have indicated that the subject is not part of the officially announced agenda, and no formal confirmation has been provided regarding its inclusion in the proceedings.
Meeting to Shape Future Organizational Strategy
The Annual Prant Pracharak Meeting is regarded as one of the RSS’s most significant internal gatherings, as it serves as a platform for reviewing organizational performance and setting priorities for the coming year.
The deliberations are expected to guide the RSS’s future work in areas such as volunteer engagement, organizational expansion, training, and public outreach.
With senior leaders from across the country participating, the meeting is expected to play an important role in shaping the organization’s roadmap for the remainder of its centenary year and beyond, while also addressing key social and national developments through internal consultations.
