RSS Tamil mouthpiece Vijayabharatham’s former editor Sundara Jothi dies after hit by train

The 68-year-old full-time worker, who had a low degree of vision and hearing loss was hit by an express train on 10 December evening.

Published Dec 11, 2023 | 1:22 PMUpdated Dec 11, 2023 | 1:22 PM

Sundara Jothi.

Sundara Jothi, former editor of RSS Tamil magazine “Vijayabharatham” died after being run over by a train, the saffron outfit said on Monday, 11 December.

The 68-year-old full-time worker, who had low vision and hearing was hit by an express train on 10 December evening near Chetpet railway station in Chennai.

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‘Pracharak’ for over four decades

Sundara Jothi, affectionately addressed as ‘ Jothi Ji’ by Sangh workers, helmed the RSS official organ published in Tamil for over a decade and also had performed administrative functions, a statement said.

A ‘pracharak’ for over four decades, he has held various positions in the organisation.

Amiable in nature, he was articulate and well-versed in Tamil and English.

The RSS state headquarters is located at Chetpet in the city.

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