Gorakhpur, Jan 26 (IANS): RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday hoisted the tricolour at the Bilandpur Khatta grounds in Gorakhpur on the occasion of Republic Day.
After the flag hoisting and the national anthem, Bhagwat offered floral tributes to 'Bharat Mata'. The RSS chief also addressed students of the Saraswati Shishu Mandir.
He underlined the need for maintaining the unity and integrity of the nation and enriching the social fabric.
The RSS chief is on a four-day visit to Gorakhpur and has been holding meetings with RSS office bearers from Goraksh, Kashi, Kanpur and Avadh.
Senior RSS leader Dattatreya Hosabale is also addressing a session in the four-day meet
A RSS functionary said that none of the sessions will be open for the media though Bhagwat may address a press conference later.