Sangh Eyes Decentralisation, To Expand From 46 Provinces To 86 Divs Pan India The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has announced a significant restructuring plan to expand its administrative framework from 46 “prants” (provinces) to approximately 86 “sambhags” (divisions) across India. This move, set to be implemented by March 2027, aims to decentralise operations and enhance grassroots engagement during the organisation’s centenary year. The restructuring is designed to create smaller, more manageable administrative units to improve local coordination and expedite decision-making processes. Speaking at an event in Nagpur, Vidarbha prant karyavah Atul Moghe highlighted the strategic shift, stating that the expansion will see Maharashtra’s structure grow from four to seven “sambhags,” Gujarat from two to three, and Madhya Pradesh from three to seven. The changes are part of a broader effort to strengthen the RSS’s organisational reach and operational efficiency. Moghe, alongside Vidarbha prant sanghchalak Deepak Tamshettiwar, Nagpur mahanagar secretary Ravindra Bokare, and publicity in-charge Brajesh Manas, emphasized the importance of this decentralisation in aligning with the RSS’s long-term goals. The next Akhil Bharatiya Pratinidhi Sabha (National Council) is expected to be held in Nagpur, where the new framework may be finalised along with additional organisational changes. This follows a detailed review at the recent Pratinidhi Sabha in Samalkha, Haryana. Moghe provided data showing a 5,820 increase in daily “shakhas” (study groups), bringing the total to 88,949, while operational locations rose from 51,740 to 55,683. The three-day meeting, held from March 13-15, recorded 1,438 attendees, reflecting a participation rate of about 96%.#rashtriya_swayamsevak_sangh #atul_moghe #deepak_tamshettiwar #ravindra_bokare #brajesh_manas
