PM Narendra Modi unveiled a special ₹100 coin.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled a ₹100 commemorative coin and postage stamp on October 1, 2025, to mark the 100th anniversary of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), founded in 1925, highlighting its contributions to India’s social and cultural landscape.
- The coin features the first-ever depiction of Bharat Mata seated on a lion in a blessing gesture, alongside RSS volunteers in uniform, and includes the organization’s motto “Rashtraya Swaha, Idam Rashtraya, Idam Na Mama” on the reverse side.
- The event drew mixed online reactions, with supporters praising the recognition of RSS’s nation-building role, while critics viewed it as politically motivated, sparking discussions on the group’s historical influence amid its centenary celebrations.