RSS to be expanded into 88 regional units: Dattatreya Hosabale

Published 05 Nov 2026, 06:29 IST

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The Hasanamba Darshanotsava in Hassan has set a record this year, with more than 12 lakh devotees having darshan of the Goddess over five days. Even though thousands queued on Wednesday, the movement was smooth and devotees were able to have darshan within the allotted time.

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General secretary Dattatreya Hosabale says the organisation has expanded to 103,397 locations nationwide, with a 150% rise in shakhas in West Bengal.

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General secretary Dattatreya Hosabale says the organisation has expanded to 103,397 locations nationwide, with a 150% rise in shakhas in West Bengal.

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Hindustan Times Center HT Media Current article 05 Nov 2026, 06:29 IST

RSS to be expanded into 88 regional units: Dattatreya Hosabale

General secretary Dattatreya Hosabale says the organisation has expanded to 103,397 locations nationwide, with a 150% rise in shakhas in West Bengal.

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Deccan Herald Center-Left The Printers (Mysore) Pvt. Ltd. 04 Nov 2026, 22:42 IST

Hasanamba fest: Over 12 lakh devotees have darshan in five days

Hassan: The Hasanamba Darshanotsava has created a record this year, with more than 12 lakh people having the darshan of the Goddess, so far. Even though thousands of people had queued up to have the darshan on Wednesday, the movement was smooth and the devotees were able to have darshan within…

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The New Indian Express Center Express Publications (Madurai) Ltd. 04 Nov 2026, 22:06 IST

RSS adds 12,025 daily shakhas, expands presence to 10,241 more locations during centenary year

BHOPAL: The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), the ideological fountainhead of the ruling BJP, added 12,025 daily shakhas and expanded its network of swayamsevaks to 10,241 additional locations during its centenary year, which culminated with the festival of Vijayadashami recently. Briefing…

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