Kuppahalli Sitaramayya Sudarshan

Kuppahalli Sitaramayya Sudarshan (18 June 1931 – 15 September 2012) was a visionary Indian thinker, telecommunications engineer, and prominent ideologue who served as the fifth Sarsanghachalak (Chief) of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) from 2000 to 2009. Born in Raipur, he dedicated over six decades of his life as a full-time organizer (Pracharak). Renowned for his sharp intellect and macro-level understanding of global trends, Sudarshan championed the causes of Swadeshi (indigenous industries), self-reliance, and the decolonisation of education. His extensive legacy is marked by his efforts to expand grassroots social initiatives and bridge ideological dialogues across diverse communities