- By News Desk
- Tue, 16 Sep 2025 05:13 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
PM Modi 75th Birthday: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s rise as one of India’s most influential leaders is deeply connected to his exceptional skills as an organiser. From his early years in the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) to his role in shaping the Bharatiya Janata Party’s political journey, PM Modi’s organisational abilities have been central to his leadership. As a young pracharak, he played a key role in expanding the RSS network in Gujarat, bringing in youth participation, and leading major events such as the 1985 anniversary celebrations in Ahmedabad.
His capacity to innovate and mobilise people was visible in creative approaches—whether sourcing resources in unique ways or involving thousands of families in community-driven campaigns. PM Modi’s organisational strength translated into electoral success, beginning with the BJP’s breakthrough in the 1987 Ahmedabad municipal elections and culminating in the party’s historic majority in the 2014 Lok Sabha polls. His leadership has since shaped successive state and national victories, supported by innovative campaign methods like 3D holographic rallies and mass outreach initiatives.
Exemplary Life Of A Prachark: Meenakshi Puram Mobilisation For RSS Gujarat
Narendra Modi played a key role in galvanising the anti-conversion movement in Meenakshipuram, showcasing his commitment to preserving societal harmony. The '1981 Meenakshipuram Conversion' was a mass religious conversion that took place in the Indian village of Meenakshipuram, Tamil Nadu, in which hundreds of "oppressed" caste Hindus converted to Islam.
Role In Expansion Of RSS
Led training camps and workshops to nurture RSS leaders, organized a “Vishal Rally” to boost visibility, recorded key messages, composed a Sangh geet (200,000 copies distributed in Gujarat), and pioneered 1979 public surveys using data analysis with charts.
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Expansion Of Sangh In Gujarat And Bringing In Young Blood
Narendra Modi's strategic leadership within the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) played a pivotal role in expanding the organisation's influence in Gujarat and integrating youth into its fold. Modi became an RSS sambhag pracharak (regional organiser) in 1978, overseeing activities in Surat and Vadodara, and in 1979, he went to work for the RSS in Delhi, where he researched and wrote the RSS's history of the Emergency.
In 1985, during the RSS’s 60th anniversary celebrations, Narendra Modi played a pivotal role in organizing a major event in Ahmedabad, which showcased his exceptional organizational skills. The event, a three-day residential camp for nearly 5,000 swayamsevaks, was held at Smriti Mandir in Ghodasar and focused on youth participation.
A Man Of Details: Yatra Culture To Bring Change
- Ekta Yatra: Led by BJP President Dr. Murli Manohar Joshi with Modi's support, was a monumental display of unity, nationalism, and territorial integrity, involving extensive logistical planning, public engagement, and courage in the face of terrorist threats. This legacy was later realised under Modi’s leadership when he oversaw the abrogation of Article 370 and 35A from Jammu and Kashmir.
- Kanya Kelavani Rathyatra (2003 - Ongoing): Promoted girls' education across Gujarat.
- Swami Vivekananda Yuva Vikas Yatra (2012): Focused on youth empowerment, highlighting Vivekananda’s philosophy.
- Vanthambi Vikas Yatra (2007): Promoted development projects in every Gujarat tehsil.
- Narmada Pujan Yatra (2004): Celebrated the Sardar Sarovar Dam's height increase, symbolizing Gujarat’s progress.
- Dhara Tirth Yatra (2014): Promoted water conservation.
- Kisan Hit Yatra (2012): Raised awareness on anti-farmer policies and new agricultural research.
- Gujarat Gaurav Yatra (2010): Celebrated Gujarat’s 50 years of statehood, highlighting Modi’s leadership.
- Swarnim Sankalp Jyot Rath-Yatra (2010): Engaged citizens in Gujarat’s golden jubilee celebrations.
- Samvidhan Gaurav Yatra (2010): Celebrated 60 years of the Constitution with a unique procession.
- Jan Chetna Yatra (2011): Combated corruption and raised awareness about mismanagement.
- Veeranjali Yatra (2003): Honored Shyamji Krishna Varma by fulfilling his final wish.
- Shanti Yatra (2002): Inspired peace and pride by visiting places associated with Gandhi and Sardar Patel.