Lucknow, 18 June (HS): From 2000 until 2009, KS Sudarshan

served as the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's fifth Sarsanghchalak. A passionate

supporter of Swadeshi (self-reliance), he trained numerous politicians,

including Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, and was active in

India's cultural and nationalist movements. CM Yogi Adityanath has a long

ideological history with the RSS and previous heads such as Sudarshan.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath regularly

invokes the spirit of K.S. Sudarshan, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS)'s

fifth Sarsanghchalak (Chief). The two individuals are philosophically linked

since they both emphasize a hardline Hindutva ideology, strong national

defense, and the need for force (represented by the 'Sudarshan Chakra') to

build and maintain Dharma.

During his time, Sudarshan Ji witnessed and supervised the

growth of numerous younger notable people and ascetics (including Yogi

Adityanath) affiliated with the Sangh's larger cultural and political goals in

Uttar Pradesh. Sudarshan succeeded Rajendra Singh (Rajju Bhaiya) as leader in

2000 and remain at the helm until 2009, when he resigned due to illness. He was

known for his strong intellectual and physical training (having served as both

Akhil Bharatiya Sharirik and Bouddhik Pramukh), and he advocated for economic

independence and the preservation of India's cultural heritage. He passed away

in Raipur in 2012, leaving an indelible mark on lakhs of swayamsevaks.

UP CM remarked in a post on X, “On the birth anniversary of

the fifth Sarsanghchalak @RSSorg, KS Sudarshan ji, humble tribute. Your ascetic

life dedicated to nationalism, cultural consciousness, and social harmony is an

inspiring symbol of Indian thought and organizational strength. Your profound

thoughts, lofty ideals, and dedication to nation-building will forever continue

to guide us.”

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi