NEW DELHI: On the 79th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the nation from the Red Fort, lauded the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) on completing 100 years of service. Calling it the “biggest NGO in the world,” he praised its century-long role in nation-building.“Today, I would like to proudly mention that 100 years ago, an organisation was born – Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). 100 years of service to the nation is a proud, golden chapter. With the resolve of ‘vyakti nirman se rashtra nirman’, with the aim of welfare of Maa Bharati, swayamsevaks dedicated their lives to the welfare of our motherland… In a way, RSS is the biggest NGO of the world. It has a history of 100 years of dedication,” PM Modi said.RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat also marked the occasion by hoisting the tricolour at Utkal Bipanna Sahayata Samiti. In his address, he described India as a “unique country” with a mission to bring “peace and happiness to the world” and share its Dharma globally.“India is a unique country. It strives to bring peace and happiness to the world and to share its Dharma with others… The reason we became independent was to ensure that everyone in our country could attain happiness, courage, security, peace, and respect. Today, the world is faltering. Despite many experiments over 2000 years, solutions to its problems have not yet been found. It is our duty to provide the world with a solution and create a new world filled with happiness and peace based on our vision, rooted in religious principles,” he said.Earlier, Prime Minister Modi hoisted the national flag at the Red Fort, where he was welcomed by defence minister Rajnath Singh, MoS Sanjay Seth, and the Chiefs of the Army, Navy, and Air Force. He also received the ceremonial guard of honour from a combined contingent of 128 personnel from the armed forces, Delhi Police, and the National Flag Guard, led by Wing Commander Arun Nagar.The celebrations were attended by around 5,000 special guests from various fields — including the Indian contingent for the Special Olympics 2025, winners of international sports events, gold medalists of the Khelo India Para Games, and top-performing farmers supported under the National Beekeeping and Honey Mission.