Archive · 4 Oct 2026
Former CBI Director Rao Leads Sarvajana Sanatan Party
M. Nageshwar Rao, who previously led India’s Central Bureau of Investigation, has taken a top role in a political party.
He became National President of the Sarvajana Sanatan Party.
He announced this new role in Kashi, in Varanasi.
Rao said he wants to use what he learned during nearly four decades of public service.
He wants India to develop in areas such as science, technology and the economy.
He also said India should stay connected to its history and culture.
The party says education, health, livelihoods and cultural connections are important parts of its vision.
Rao said the party wants to work for all communities, not create divisions.
He also called for temples and pilgrimage sites to be preserved and managed with respect and openness.
Former Central Bureau of Investigation Director M. Nageshwar Rao entered active politics as National President of the Sarvajana Sanatan Party (SSP).
He announced his new role from Kashi, in Varanasi, after nearly four decades working in security, law and order, and administration.
Rao said India should pursue modern, scientific and economic development while remaining connected to its civilizational roots.
The party identifies education, health, livelihood and civilizational reconnection as four pillars of its vision.
Rao said the party seeks to work for all communities and called for respect, transparency and participation in temples and pilgrimage sites.
- Who
- M. Nageshwar Rao and the Sarvajana Sanatan Party (SSP).
- What
- Rao entered active politics and took charge as the party’s National President.
- When
- Saturday; one report was published on October 4, 2026.
- Where
- Kashi, in Varanasi; one report says Rao spoke to the media at a hotel in Bhelupur.
- Why
- Rao said he wants to use his public-service experience and support modern development rooted in India’s civilizational heritage.
- New role
- National President of the Sarvajana Sanatan Party
- Previous role
- Director of the Central Bureau of Investigation
- Experience cited
- Nearly four decades in security, law and order, and administration
- Party slogan
- “Satya Sanatan, Nitya Newan”
- Four stated pillars
- Education, health, livelihood, and civilizational reconnection
- Party vision
- A modern India connected to its Sanatan civilizational roots
- Name variations in reports
- Sarvajana Sanatan Party, Sarvajan Sanatan Party, and Sarvjan Sanatan Party
Sources
Ex-CBI Director Nageshwar Rao becomes National President of Sarvjan Sanatan Party
Former CBI Director M Nageshwar Rao Enters Politics, Takes Charge As Sarvajana Sanatan Party Chief
Former CBI Director M Nageshwara Rao Joins Sarvajan Sanatan Party