1st time Modi unveiled 'Bharat

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1st time Modi unveiled 'Bharat Mata' depicted Rs 100 coin on RSS centenary

By A Correspondent, New Delhi
October 02, 2025
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Ahead of Mahatma Gandhi's birthday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday released a special postage stamp and a commemorative coin, which features first-ever depiction of Bharat Mata on Indian currency, to mark the centenary celebrations of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).

RSS, incidentally, was charged for the assassination of Gandhi, and the then Home Minister Ballav Bhai Patel had banned the ultra right-wing outfit for it's 'anti national' activities.

The Rs 100 coin features the national emblem on one side and on the other side it depicts a majestic image of Bharat Mata in Varada Mudra with a lion, while swayamsevaks are shown bowing before her in devotion and dedication.

"For the first time in the history of independent India, the image of Bharat Mata has been featured on Indian currency, which marks a moment of great pride and historical significance," Modi said at the launch.