RSS veteran M.A. Krishnan passes away in Kochi at 97
M.A. Krishnan, a veteran of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), has passed away in Kochi at the age of 97. He was a prominent figure known for founding organizations like Balagokulam and serving as an editor for the publication Kesari.
Why it matters
His passing marks the loss of a significant ideological figure within the RSS, reflecting the organization's historical influence in Kerala.
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) veteran M.A. Krishnan passed away at a private hospital in Kochi on Tuesday. He was 97.
He was the founder of Tapasya Kalasahitya Vedi and Balagokulam. He had worked as an RSS prantha boudhik pramukh, prachar pramukh and editor of Kesari .
A native of Kollam, he took to RSS activism after a brief stint as a teacher.
Published - September 29, 2026 03:28 pm IST
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