Quick Info
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Hometown | Chandrapur, Maharashtra |
| Birthplace | Chandrapur, Bombay State (now Maharashtra), India |
| Date of Birth | 11/09/1950 |
| Age | 75 years |
Latest News about Mohan Bhagwat
On his 75th birthday in September 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Mohan Bhagwat for his dedication to social reform and national unity. Modi highlighted Bhagwat's role in modernizing the RSS and fostering social harmony as a key contribution to modern Indian society.
Mohan Bhagwat presided over the 100-year centenary anniversary celebrations of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in October 2025. The event marked a historic milestone for the organization founded in 1925 by K.B. Hedgewar, with Bhagwat leading commemorations highlighting RSS's contributions to nation-building over the century.
As of January 2026, Mohan Bhagwat is leading the RSS 'New Horizons' lecture series as part of ongoing social reform initiatives. This program focuses on engaging diverse social groups through public outreach and promoting social harmony, continuing his efforts to modernize and expand the RSS's societal engagement.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full name | Mohan Madhukar Rao Bhagwat |
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| IPA | [moːɦən mədʱukəɾ bʱaːɡʋət̪] |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 168 cm |
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| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | White (semi-bald) |
Educational Qualification(s)
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Personal Life
| School | Lokmanya Tilak Vidyalaya, Chandrapur |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Madhukar Rao Bhagwat (civil engineer, lawyer, RSS activist) |
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| Mother | Malati Bhagwat (Malati Bai) |
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Career
| Profession(s) | Veterinary doctor, Author, Hindu political activist, RSS Sarsanghchalak |
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| Service Years | 1975-present |
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| Current Age | 75 |
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. |