Mohan Bhagwat

Chandrapur, Bombay State (now Maharashtra), India Virgo 168 cm

Quick Info

ReligionHinduism
HometownChandrapur, Maharashtra
BirthplaceChandrapur, Bombay State (now Maharashtra), India
Date of Birth11/09/1950
Age76 years
Zodiac SignVirgo

Latest News about Mohan Bhagwat

22/09/2025

Bhagwat argued that India must follow its own development path while staying rooted in its values amid global economic and political pressure. His remarks drew attention because they touched on self-reliance, cultural identity, and current international tensions.

15/09/2025

Mohan Bhagwat said India’s post-independence journey has disproved claims that the country could not endure or progress after colonial rule. He framed India’s current development as evidence of resilience and civilizational continuity.

11/09/2025

On his 75th birthday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi publicly praised Mohan Bhagwat for his role in social reform, harmony, and national unity. The tribute also highlighted Bhagwat’s long leadership of the RSS and his influence on its modern direction.

28/08/2025

Mohan Bhagwat took part in the RSS centenary lecture series in New Delhi and answered questions on the organisation’s relationship with the BJP, retirement at 75, and broader political issues. The event was widely covered as a major part of the RSS’s 100-year commemoration.

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Bio/Wiki

Full nameMohan Madhukar Rao Bhagwat
IPA[moːɦən mədʱukəɾ bʱaːɡʋət̪]

Physical Stats & More

Height168 cm
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorWhite (semi-bald)

Educational Qualification(s)

College/University
  • Janata College, Chandrapur
  • Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola
  • Nagpur Veterinary College

Personal Life

SchoolLokmanya Tilak Vidyalaya, Chandrapur

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried

Family

FatherMadhukar Rao Bhagwat (civil engineer, lawyer, RSS activist)
MotherMalati Bhagwat (Malati Bai)
Siblings
  • Chittaranjan Bhagwat (retired Bank of Maharashtra official)
  • Ravindra Bhagwat (works as an advocate in Chandrapur)
  • she lives in Pune
  • Nanasaheb Bhagwat (lawyer, member of the RSS)

Career

Profession(s)Veterinary doctor, Author, Hindu political activist, RSS Sarsanghchalak
Service Years1975-present
Major Appointments
  • District RSS Pracharak in Akola, Maharashtra
  • Akhil Bharatiya Sharirik Pramukh (All India Physical Education In-charge) (1991-1999)
  • Akhil Bharatiya Pracharak Pramukh
  • General Secretary (Sarkaryawah) of the RSS (2000-2009)
  • Sarsanghchalak (2009-present)
Current Age75

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Mohan developed a passion for theater and singing during college.
2. He pursued a career as a full-time RSS Pracharak after leaving his postgraduate Veterinary Sciences program.
3. During the emergency, Mohan managed to avoid multiple arrests under the MISA.
4. He focused on strengthening the relationship between RSS and BJP upon becoming the RSS chief.
5. Mohan is the author of various books, including 'The Role of Youth in Nation Building' and 'Hamari Rashtriyata Aur Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh'.
6. He has praised the New Education Policy (NEP) introduced by the government led by Narendra Modi.
7. Mohan is proficient in speaking and writing languages like Hindi, English, Marathi, Bengali, and Sanskrit.
8. He became the sixth Sarsanghchalak of the RSS on 21 March 2009 at the age of 58, becoming the youngest leader of the organisation since K.B. Hedgewar and M.S. Golwalkar.
9. He is the third-longest serving RSS chief after M.S. Golwalkar (33 years) and Madhukar Dattatreya Deoras (20 years).
10. His main base is at the RSS office in Nagpur, Maharashtra, and he resides in the barebones quarters of the RSS Karyalaya in Mahal, Nagpur.
11. Mohan Bhagwat has chosen a path of celibacy and service, remaining unmarried throughout his life, and does not have any children.

Also born on 11 September

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