Dr. Hedgewar
INTRODUCTION Hello, dear readers. We meet again after a long time. Once again, I have come with another book-based write-up on Dr. Keshav Baliram Hedgewar, the founder of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). FAMILY AND CHILDHOOD Dr. Keshav Baliram Hedgewar was born on 1st April 1889, the day of Gudi Padwa, in Nagpur. He was the son of Baliram Pant Hedgewar and Revitibai. He was the youngest child in the family. When he was only twelve years old, both his parents died due to a plague epidemic. From a very early age, he developed strong patriotism and a deep hatred for British rule. Once, during a school celebration, English sweets were distributed. Dr. Hedgewar threw away the sweets in protest, while other students were afraid to do so. He openly said, “Foreigners are our enemies.” EDUCATION AND NATIONALIST SPIRIT O...