New Delhi | July 16, 2026
Mohan Bhagwat Women Conference will mark a historic moment in the centenary celebrations of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), with RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat set to address a large gathering of women for the first time. The special conference, scheduled for July 24 at the Dr. Ambedkar International Centre in New Delhi, will focus on motherhood, family values, and the role of women in society.
Organizers expect around 280 women representatives from northern and eastern regions of India to participate in the event, alongside prominent women from public life.
First Direct Address to Women During RSS Centenary
According to organizers, this will be the first occasion in the RSS’s 100-year history that a serving Sarsanghchalak will deliver a dedicated address to a large gathering of women as part of an RSS centenary programme.
The event is being organized by the Vishwa Mangalya Sabha and forms part of the organization’s nationwide centenary outreach initiatives.
Bhagwat’s lecture will focus on themes related to:
- Motherhood
- Family values
- Women’s contribution to society
- Social responsibility
Representatives From Across Northern India
The conference will bring together approximately 280 women delegates representing various regions across northern and eastern India.
Participants are expected from:
- Jammu & Kashmir
- Ladakh
- Uttar Pradesh
- Rajasthan
- Gujarat
- Bihar
- Himachal Pradesh
- Odisha
- West Bengal
- Malwa region
- Mahakaushal region
- Awadh region
Organizers said the gathering aims to encourage dialogue on social issues and women’s participation in nation-building.
Women Leaders From Multiple Fields Expected
According to Vrushali Joshi, National Organising Secretary of the Vishwa Mangalya Sabha, the programme will also be attended by women leaders from diverse sectors, including:
- Politics
- Economy and business
- Sports
- Entertainment
- Social service
Senior RSS functionaries are also expected to be present during the conference.
Second Lecture Scheduled in Hyderabad
Following the New Delhi programme, Mohan Bhagwat is scheduled to deliver another lecture on July 25 and 26 in Hyderabad.
The Hyderabad event will include women participants from:
- Maharashtra
- Telangana
- Andhra Pradesh
- Karnataka
- Tamil Nadu
- Kerala
- Other southern states
Together, the two conferences form part of the RSS’s broader centenary outreach activities across the country.
Conference Comes Amid Debate on Women’s Reservation
The conference coincides with ongoing political discussions surrounding the proposed Women’s Reservation Constitutional Amendment Bill, which is expected to be a key issue during the Monsoon Session of Parliament.
According to political developments:
- The government is working to secure the required parliamentary support for constitutional amendments related to women’s reservation.
- An NDA meeting has been scheduled for July 21 to discuss legislative strategy.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to participate in the meeting.
The RSS conference and the parliamentary discussions are separate events but are taking place during the same period.
Centenary Year Outreach Continues
The women’s conference is one of several programmes planned as part of the RSS centenary celebrations.
Organizers say the objective is to facilitate discussions on social, cultural, and family-related themes while engaging women from different professional and regional backgrounds.
Additional centenary events are expected to continue throughout the year across various parts of India.
