Nagpur/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid tributes at the memorial dedicated to Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) founders Keshav Baliram Hedgewar at Dr Hedgewar Smruti Mandir in Nagpur and second sarsanghchalak (chief) MS Golwalkar.

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat also accompanied PM Modi during his visit to the Smruti Mandir in Reshimbagh, the administrative headquarters of the RSS.

On Saturday, PM Modi posted on X that he would be in Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh on Sunday to attend various programmes.

"Upon landing in Nagpur, I will go to Smruti Mandir and thereafter to Deekshabhoomi. After that, will lay the foundation stone for Madhav Netralaya Premium Centre at Nagpur. I will also have the opportunity to visit Solar Defence and Aerospace Limited’s ammunition facility," he said.

His visit also coincides with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's Pratipada program, marking the beginning of the Hindu New Year.