Abstract
This article examines the Hindu nationalist organization Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), its history and current state. The relations of the RSS with Sangh Parivar are determined. The main factors of organizational cohesion between all branches of the RSS are identified. The transformation of the ideological and structural components of the Hindu nationalist organization is analyzed. According to the results of the study, the following conclusions are made. Firstly, the cohesion within the Sangh Parivar is due to the sangatan mantri (organizational secretary) system practiced in all branches, as well as the autonomy provided to subsidiaries. Secondly, the rapid comprehensive development of India has made Indian society more complex, which has affected the RSS, both the membership of the organization and the ideological orientation. The evolution of the RSS is manifested in its desire to go ideologically beyond the Hindi-Hindu culture of Northern India. These changes demonstrate the willingness of the organization to change ideologically and organizationally, in order to gain mass support in a changing India.
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