"May the glory of Mother India continue to shine through our efforts" .... - PM Modi in his hand written tribute to Hedgewar at RSS hq.

PM Narendra Modi's handwritten note at Nagpur's RSS Smruti Mandir: This place inspires us

The Prime Minister in his handwritten note paid tribute to Keshav Baliram Hedgewar and other revered leaders of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).

This visit to RSS headquarters at Nagpur is first by any Prime Minister in office. 

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. 

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."

"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 also paid floral tributes at memorials dedicated to RSS founder Keshav Baliram Hedgewar, and second sarsanghchalak (chief) M S Golwalkar.

"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," says his note written in Hindi. 

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, 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.