Amravati (Maharashtra) [India], September 28 : The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has invited Kamaltai Gavai, mother of Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai, as the chief guest for its Vijayadashami celebration on October 5.
The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) will hold its Vijayadashami celebration in Maharashtra's Amravati district at 6:30 pm, with the CJI's mother listed as the chief guest in the official invitation.
Kamaltai Gavai is the wife of late RS Gavai, former Governor and senior leader of the Republican and Ambedkarite movement in Vidarbha. RS Gavai also served as the President of the Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Smarak Samiti, Deekshabhoomi, where he played a crucial role in building the Buddhist memorial. Their son, Rajendra Gavai, is currently a member of the committee.
This year's Vijayadashami celebration will also mark the beginning of the RSS centenary year, which will be observed from Vijayadashami 2025 to Vijayadashami 2026.
The organisation, founded in 1925 in Nagpur by KB Hedgewar, completes 100 years this year.
Over the century, the RSS has grown into one of the world's largest voluntary organisations, with an extensive network of shakhas across India and an active presence abroad.