Dattatreya Hosabale Replaces Bhaiyyaji Joshi as RSS General Secy

The decision was taken during RSS’ Akhil Bharatiya Prathinidhi Sabha, which is underway in Bengaluru.

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) elected Dattatreya Hosabale as the next sarkaryavah (general secretary) on Saturday, 20 March, replacing Suresh ‘Bhaiyyaji’ Joshi — who has held the position for twelve years from 2009.

The decision was taken during RSS’ Akhil Bharatiya Prathinidhi Sabha, the annual conclave, which is currently underway in Bengaluru. The organisation elects its new general secretary every three years and having secured the position for the fourth time in 2018, Joshi’s tenure ended this year.

Speaking at the conclave after being elected, Hosabale laid down RSS’ agenda for the next three years.