Eknath Ranade
Leader of the Indian RSS (1914–1982) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Eknath Ramakrishna Ranade (19 November 1914 – 22 August 1982) was a social activist and right-wing leader. He joined the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) when in school and was its general secretary from 1956 to 1962.
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Born | 19 November 1914 |
Died | 22 August 1982(1982-08-22) (aged 67) |
Nationality | Indian |
Alma mater | Dr. Hari Singh Gour University |
Known for | Indian Social and Spiritual Reformer |
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Ranade was greatly influenced by the teachings of Swami Vivekananda, and compiled a book of Vivekananda's writings. He played a signifigant role in the construction of the Vivekananda Rock Memorial and the Vivekananda Kendra at Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu.