Top RSS brass to meet in Delhi early July as BJP likely to name chief
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The entire top brass of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh ( RSS ) will be in the national capital in the first week of July for the annual Prant Pracharak meeting with office-bearers of its regional units.The three-day meeting, starting July 4, will be chaired by RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat and general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale.Traditionally, the Prant Pracharak meet is where the Sangh reviews roles of full-timers (pracharaks), and occasionally deputes them to the BJP-though it has been some time since such an assignment was made.The timing of the meeting is significant, coming at a time when the BJP is expected to announce its new national president.This high-level gathering will focus on reviewing organisational activities, strengthening internal coordination, and planning future initiatives. A key agenda will be preparations for the Sangh's centenary celebrations, with large-scale engagement planned across the country.The meeting will be attended by 11 regional heads, 46 pracharaks, and senior RSS volunteers from across provinces. It will also assess training sessions held in May and June and finalise the blueprint for next year's programmes.The goal is to sharpen internal coordination and enhance strategy for upcoming organisational milestones and socio-national initiatives.
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