Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Smruti Mandir in Nagpur, paying homage to the founder of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), Keshav Baliram Hedgewar, and the second chief, MS Golwalkar. He left a note highlighting the inspiration drawn from their legacy and values for serving the nation.
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