Suresh Joshi (RSS)
Suresh Joshi, popularly known as Bhaiyyaji Joshi is the Sarkaryawah (General Secretary) of Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh.[1]
Suresh Joshi | |
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Suresh Joshi | |
Sarkaryavah of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh | |
In office Incumbent | |
Preceded by | Mohan Bhagwat |
Personal details | |
Born | Suresh Joshi 1 July 1947 Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India |
Nationality | Indian |
Early life
Bhaiyyaji Joshi was born on 1 July 1947 in Indore. He got his early education at Indore, however he moved to Thane for higher studies and earned his bachelor's degree in arts. He got associated with RSS at very early age.[2]
Association with RSS
Bhaiyyaji Joshi became pracharak of RSS in 1975. After 34 years of services he was elected as Sahsarkaryavah (Joint Secretary) of RSS in 2009. bhaiyyaji Joshi played an important role in expansion of RSS in Uttar Pradesh and North-eastern part of India.
Views
Bhaiyyaji Joshi is strongly opposed to Christian proselytism in India, claiming that Chrstian missionaries are explaiting poor and ignorant Hindus to convert them, although Bhaiyyaji Joshi said that he is not opposed to individuals changing faith out of free will.[3]
References
- "Suresh 'Bhaiyyaji' Joshi is still RSS's No. 1". indiatoday.in. Retrieved 30 April 2019.
- "माननीय श्री सुरेश भैयाजी जोशी चौथी बार बने संघ के सरकार्यवाह". swadeshnews.in. Retrieved 4 November 2019.
- "RSS leader slams Church for 'exploiting and converting' people". Matters India. 10 February 2017. Retrieved 11 February 2020.