3. Madhukar Dattatreya Deoras, better known as Bala Saheb Deoras, was the third Sarsanghchalak (Supreme Leader) of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), a Hindu nationalist organization in India. Born on December 11, 1915, in Nagpur, India, he hailed from a family with a background in government service and received his education primarily in Nagpur.

 

Deoras became involved with the RSS at a young age, attending its branches and later taking on responsibilities within the organization. He completed his education with a BA in Sanskrit and Philosophy from Morris College and pursued a law degree thereafter.

 

Throughout his life, Deoras dedicated himself to the service of the RSS, initially serving as a teacher at an educational institution associated with the organization. He gradually rose through the ranks, assuming various roles within the RSS, including overseeing city affairs in Nagpur and serving as Sarkaryavah (General Secretary) from 1965 to 1973.

 

Following the passing of the previous Sarsanghchalak, Shri Guruji, Deoras assumed the leadership of the RSS in 1973. During his tenure, he emphasized the importance of service work, leading to initiatives in various parts of India, particularly in forest areas and the North-Eastern region.