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  "id": 14817996,
  "title": "Jagdeep Dhankhar, Israeli Consul General among invitees to RSS’s Vijayadashami event",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/jagdeep-dhankhar-israeli-consul-general-among-invitees-to-rsss",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-15T23:30:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/india/rss-vijayadashami-guest-list-jagdeep-dhankhar-israeli-consul-general-yaniv-revanch-10923762/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar and Israeli Consul General Yaniv Revanch will join other distinguished guests at the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's (RSS) Vijayadashami celebrations in Nagpur on October 20, marking the end of the organization's centenary year. The chief guest at the event will be RSS Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat, who will deliver his customary Vijayadashami address. This address is one of the most significant events in the Sangh's calendar, serving as both a review of organizational activities and a platform for the chief to discuss the RSS's position on contemporary political, social, and international developments.\n\nDhankhar's presence at the event is particularly noteworthy given his abrupt resignation as Vice-President on July 21, 2025. The timing of his departure, just three years into his five-year term, raised questions in political circles. While Dhankhar cited health concerns as the reason for his resignation, differences over parliamentary business and an Opposition-backed notice to remove a judge have fueled speculation about the true reasons behind his departure. Despite this controversy, Dhankhar's appearance at the most important annual function of the RSS is likely to attract attention.\n\nThe invitation to Israeli Consul General Yaniv Revanch is equally significant, especially considering the ongoing turmoil in the Middle East and India's strategic and defense relationship with Israel. This presence carries symbolic significance, representing the RSS's engagement with international representatives and its growing visibility beyond India's domestic political landscape. The annual Vijayadashami address, delivered by Bhagwat, is a central event in the RSS calendar. Last year, Bhagwat discussed a range of issues, including the Pahalgam terror attack, India's response, US tariffs, instability in neighboring countries, and the importance of economic self-reliance. His comments reflected the organization's commitment to national security and social cohesion.",
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        "outlet": "The Indian Express - India",
        "title": "Jagdeep Dhankhar, Israeli Consul General among invitees to RSS’s Vijayadashami event",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/jagdeep-dhankhar-israeli-consul-general-among-invitees-to-rsss-14820511",
        "published": "2026-10-15T23:30:43.000Z"
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