'Office grandeur must reflect our work': Mohan Bhagwat as RSS inaugurates new office

New Delhi: RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat, while addressing the gathering at the Pravesh Utsav programme of the renovated 'Keshav Kunj' in New Delhi, underlined the symbolic importance of the building's grandeur. He stated that it should reflect the organisation's commitment to its ideals and the transformative impact of its work.

RSS's direction must remain steadfast: Bhagwat
Reflecting on the Sangh's journey, Bhagwat cautioned that while circumstances may change, the RSS's direction and core values must remain unwavering. "The grandeur that is visible in this office should reflect the grandeur of the work of the Sangh, and its essence should be felt here. It doesn't take long for a change in state... We continued, and now our circumstances have changed. In changing circumstances, we must be careful not to change our direction," the RSS Chief said.

Headquarters spanning 3.75 acres
The new headquarters of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), 'Keshav Kunj,' has been completed in Delhi. The reconstruction project spans 3.75 acres and consists of three 12-storey buildings, which will house approximately 300 rooms and offices. These buildings have been named Sadhna, Prerna, and Archana.

Project funded by over 75,000 contributors
The total cost of the project is around Rs 150 crore, funded by contributions from over 75,000 people who support the ideology of Hindutva. RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat laid the foundation stone for the project in November 2016, although the work was delayed.

Architectural features and key facilities
According to RSS sources, the project features three towers, each with a ground floor and 12 additional floors. There are 13 elevators in the entire Keshav Kunj, five in the first and second towers and three in the third tower. Each tower is also equipped with a service elevator. Gujarat-based architect Anoop Dave designed the new headquarters.

Between the second and third towers lies a large open space, where a statue of RSS founder Keshav Baliram Hedgewar has been installed. This area is referred to as the 'Sangh Sthan' (RSS Place). The building also features a large auditorium named after Ashok Singhal, a prominent leader associated with the Ram Janmabhoomi movement and the Vishwa Hindu Parishad.

The complex will also have facilities such as a library, health clinic, and sewage treatment plant. Solar energy is being utilised at the site. The offices of RSS-associated weekly magazines Panchjanya and Organiser, as well as Suruchi Publications, will also be housed in the complex.

(With ANI Inputs)