RSS Role Praised by Defense Minister Rajnath Singh

2 UPDATES · 1 DAY · 18 JUL 2026 — 18 JUL 2026

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Latest · 18 Jul 2026

Defense Minister Rajnath Singh asserted the RSS's role as a "civilizational force" at a book release event, emphasizing its opposition to discrimination and contributions to national unity.

What this timeline covers

This event covers the launch of **RSS @100: A Century of Service, Unity & Sacrifice** and includes reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments related to the event and the Defence Minister's speech countering myths about the RSS. It excludes other actions by the RSS, the Defence Minister, or related political figures unless they are direct developments or responses to this specific event.

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18Jul

STORY BEGINS — Indian Express

RSS marks 100 years, Defence Minister counters myths about the group

LATEST UPDATE — NDTV

Defense Minister Rajnath Singh asserted the RSS's role as a "civilizational force" at a book release event, emphasizing its opposition to discrimination and contributions to national unity.

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