New Delhi – A recent statement by Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut has sparked fresh speculation about Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s future plans, particularly regarding a potential retirement later this year. The comments followed PM Modi’s visit to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) headquarters in Nagpur, which Raut suggested might be linked to a personal decision to step away from active politics.
Speaking to the media, Raut noted that PM Modi’s visit to the RSS headquarters was his first in over a decade, and he speculated that the trip may have carried symbolic significance. “He may have gone to the RSS headquarters to submit a retirement application,” Raut remarked, adding that the meeting could have been a formal gesture of courtesy or closure.
PM Modi’s visit marks only the second time a sitting Prime Minister has officially visited the RSS headquarters, the first being former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee in 2000. The visit, while significant, has not been officially associated with any discussions about retirement or leadership changes.
Raut further opined that there could be internal deliberations within the RSS regarding future leadership and direction, but emphasized that these were his personal interpretations and not based on any formal announcement.
As of now, there has been no official statement from the Prime Minister’s Office or the BJP regarding PM Modi’s retirement. Senior leaders, including Home Minister Amit Shah and Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis, have previously dismissed similar claims, affirming that Modi continues to enjoy full support within the party and remains committed to his leadership role.
Observers note that while political speculation is common in the run-up to key milestones or elections, any major decision about the Prime Minister’s tenure would likely be communicated formally by the BJP leadership.
For now, PM Modi continues his regular duties and public engagements, and the government has not indicated any shift in course.
