Mumbai: Coinciding with the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), a book on its founder Dr Keshav Baliram Hedgewar, is all set to reveal hitherto unexplored aspects of his life and political journey.
Dr Hedgewar (1 April 1889 – 21 June 1940), popularly known as Doctorji, founded RSS in 1925.
Written by Sachin Nandha, “Hedgewar: A Definitive Biography” is the result of years of in-depth research into Hedgewar’s role in the inception of RSS and its fundamental tenets. The book reveals to readers the lesser-known anecdotes about his life, including his childhood, ideology, and far-reaching social and cultural impact.
Nandha, a thought leader with a distinguished background in private equity, spent over seven years researching the book.
“I have tried to examine Hedgewar’s life and challenges with contemporaries like Gandhi, Nehru, and Savarkar. I have also tried to explore his inner struggles in reconciling his critique of Hindu society,” Nandha said in a press statement issued in Mumbai.
Set against the backdrop of a country grappling with colonial rule, rising communal tensions, and the complexities of modernity, the book also offers insights into his philosophy of cultural nationalism.
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