Gorakhpur (UP), February 14 National Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat arrived here on Saturday evening for a three-day visit as part of the organization's centenary year celebrations.
Bhagwat, who traveled to Gorakhpur by air, arrived around 5:30 pm and will be staying at 'Madhav Dham', the RSS provincial office. During his stay, the RSS chief is scheduled to chair a series of organizational meetings and participate in social outreach programs focused on the Sangh's centenary initiatives, senior RSS officials confirmed.
According to RSS officials, Bhagwat will address a 'Samajik Sadbhav Baithak' (Social Harmony Meeting) on Sunday morning at the Baba Gambhirnath Auditorium. The meeting will see participation from prominent representatives of various castes and communities from across the province.
Later on Sunday afternoon, he will interact with prominent citizens during a 'Pramukh Jan Goshti' (Important Public Gathering) to discuss strengthening social coordination and mutual trust.
On Monday, the final day of his visit, the RSS chief will review centenary year activities with district and provincial office-bearers. He is also scheduled to address a 'Kutumb Sneh Milan' (Family Get-Together), a gathering of RSS functionaries and their families, before departing Gorakhpur on Monday night.
Security has been tightened in and around the venues of the scheduled programs, officials said.