On the 79th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) from the Red Fort, acknowledging its century of service to the nation. He hailed the RSS as the world's largest NGO, emphasizing its dedication to nation-building and welfare.
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