In Nagpur, we stepped inside the Rashtra Sevika Samiti — the women’s wing that mirrors the ideology of the RSS, yet claims its own space within the larger vision of the Sangh Parivar. From conversations with the Head Caretaker of Ahilya Temple to an intimate interaction with the family of Laxmibai Kelkar, the founder herself, we explored what the Samiti truly represents.<br /><br />Is it merely an extension of the RSS or does it hold a distinct identity of its own? How are women introduced, inspired, and moulded into a belief system that ties nationalism with spirituality, and faith with discipline? Our conversations trace the quiet yet powerful role of the Rashtra Sevika Samiti in shaping what womanhood and Hinduism mean in the nation’s cultural narrative today.<br /><br />Watch the video to know more.<br /><br />Reporter: Pritha Vashishth <br />Camera: Mahesh S. Tickley <br />Editor: Sudhanshu<br /><br />Follow us:<br />Website: https://www.outlookindia.com/<br />Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Outlookindia<br />Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/outlookindia/<br />X: https://twitter.com/Outlookindia<br />Whatsapp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaNrF3v0AgWLA6OnJH0R<br />Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@OutlookMagazine<br />Dailymotion: https://www.dailymotion.com/outlookindia<br /><br />#RashtraSevikaSamiti #RSS #WomenWing
