Dattatreya Hosabale
Dattatreya Hosabale is a prominent Indian social and political leader, currently serving as the General Secretary of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), an influential Hindu nationalist organization. Known for his organizational skills and commitment to the RSS's ideologies, Hosabale plays a significant role in shaping the organization's strategies and outreach programs. He is involved in various initiatives aimed at promoting social harmony and civic duty among citizens. Recently, he has been in the news for his participation in the annual Akhil Bhartiya Pratinidhi Sabha, where key resolutions regarding Hindu persecution and the commemoration of the RSS's centenary were discussed.
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Dattatreya Hosabale met with the CPC delegation during their visit.
'Red carpet instead of red eyes': Congress targets BJP over CPC meeting; saffron party hits back | India News
India· 2026-01-13
Dattatreya Hosabale underlined the importance of tribal culture in shaping India's national identity.
Tribals to be kept out of UCC ambit: Rijiju | India NewsIndia· 2025-08-31
RSS general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale triggered a political uproar after he called for a national debate on retaining the terms 'secular' and 'socialist' in the Preamble.
'No current plans': Centre on plans to remove 'socialism', 'secularism' from Preamble; 'no formal decision made' | India NewsIndia· 2025-07-24
Dattatreya Hosabale suggested reviewing 'socialist' and 'secular' words in the Preamble, viewing it as an attack on the Constitution's essence.
'RSS never accepted Constitution': Political outcry over call to review 'secular' and 'socialist' in Preamble; opposition tags it 'largest casteist and hateful organisation' | India NewsIndia· 2025-06-27
Dattatreya Hosabale stated that the Emergency was an attempt to crush civil liberties.
'Never accepted Constitution': Congress hits back at RSS; cites SC ruling on 'secular, socialist' | India NewsIndia· 2025-06-27
Dattatreya Hosabale has expressed concern over new mandir-masjid disputes every day taking our attention away from more important matters of nation building.
‘If we dig 30,000 mosques looking for temples, are we moving forward as a society?’India· 2025-04-11Dattatreya Hosabale has made it clear that Sangh was against the idea of reclaiming mosques built after the demolition of temples.
Should we start digging up 30,000 mosques: RSS's Dattatreya Hosabale | India NewsIndia· 2025-04-02
Dattatreya Hosabale, RSS general secretary, emphasized the need for a 'one nation-one culture' initiative.
'Choose icons wisely': Amid Aurangzeb row, RSS calls for 'one nation-one culture' | Bengaluru NewsIndia· 2025-03-24
Dattatreya Hosabale stated that people with an 'invader mindset' pose a threat to India.
People with invader mindset are a threat to India: RSS' Dattatreya Hosabale | India NewsIndia· 2025-03-23
Dattatreya Hosabale is the general secretary of RSS who will address the media summarising key takeaways from the conclave.
Aurangzeb not relevant today but tomb issue is, says RSS | India NewsIndia· 2025-03-19
