RSS Pracharak Vishwanath passes away

Senior RSS Pracharak Vishwanath, who headed the Sangh-inspired organisation 'Dharam Manch', passed away on Thursday after prolonged illness.

He was 82 and had joined the Sangh in his childhood, RSS spokesperson said.

A contemporary of senior RSS leaders like Guru Golwalkar, Balasaheb Deoras and Rajju Bhaiyya, he worked in various capacities in the organisation.

First Published: May 24, 2007 15:18 IST