Nagpur (Maharashtra) [India]: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid floral tribute to RSS founder Keshav Baliram Hedgewar at Smruti Mandir, Reshimbagh, Nagpur. He was accompanied by RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, and Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis.
Key Highlights of PM Modi’s Nagpur Visit
✅ Tributes to RSS Founder at Smruti Mandir
PM Modi’s visit marks a historic moment, being his first visit to Smruti Mandir as Prime Minister. RSS ideologue Ashutosh Adoni emphasized the significance, calling it an “important day in the journey of RSS.”
✅ Visit to Deekshabhoomi – Tribute to Babasaheb Ambedkar
PM Modi paid respects at Deekshabhoomi, where Dr. B.R. Ambedkar embraced Buddhism in 1956.
✅ Foundation Stone Laid for Madhav Netralaya Premium Centre
The Madhav Netralaya Eye Institute & Research Centre, established in 2014, is a leading ophthalmic super-speciality hospital in Nagpur. The new extension will enhance eye care facilities.
✅ Inauguration of Loitering Munition Testing Range & UAV Runway
At Solar Defence and Aerospace Limited, PM Modi inaugurated:
- A 1,250m-long and 25m-wide airstrip for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs).
- A live munition and warhead testing facility for Loitering Munition and guided weapons.
✅ Visit to Chhattisgarh for Development Projects Worth ₹33,700 Crore
In Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, PM Modi will launch projects spanning power, oil and gas, rail, road, education, and housing sectors.
A Historic Visit for RSS & India’s Defence Growth
With RSS completing 100 years, PM Modi’s visit to Smruti Mandir is seen as a symbolic moment. Meanwhile, his focus on defence infrastructure aligns with India’s self-reliance goals.