New Delhi: The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), the ideological mentor of the ruling BJP, is set to return to its historic address in Delhi, known as Keshav Kunj. The official reopening of the RSS office, located near the Jhandewalan temple, is scheduled for the night of September 17, coinciding with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday.

For the past several years, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has been based on the second floor of the Udasin Ashram during his visits to the capital. On September 17, he will move into the new 12-storey RSS office building.

The transition to the new building, which has been ongoing for the past few days, is expected to be completed by Thursday. The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), responsible for securing the premises, has conducted mock drills in preparation.

The new office complex features three towers, each with 12 storeys. The top floor of the central tower will serve as Bhagwat’s residence and office. The upper floors of this tower are reserved for senior RSS officials, such as the Sarkaryavah (executive head) and Sahsarkaryavah (co-executive head). Publications affiliated with the RSS, including Panchajanya and Organiser, will relocate to the first tower.

The Delhi RSS office will operate from the third tower of the complex. The first and second towers will each have five elevators, while the third tower will have fewer. The building, situated on 2.5 acres of land, includes ample parking for 200 cars and at least 80 rooms per tower.

In addition to office spaces, the new complex will feature a 20-bed hospital to accommodate the needs of senior RSS members. Enhanced security measures include CCTV cameras at key locations and three manned entry gates, with a fourth area to be staffed after a security assessment. Photography from outside the building will be restricted due to security concerns.

A sculpture of Dr. Keshav Baliram Hedgewar, the first RSS chief, has been installed at the new premises. Historically, Keshav Kunj has been the residence of every RSS chief from M.S. Golwalkar to Mohan Bhagwat. With the modernization of its office and evolving beliefs, including recognition of gay rights, the RSS is continuing to adapt to contemporary times.

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