Nagpur (Maharashtra) [India], March 30 (ANI): Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) ideologue Ashutosh Adoni on Saturday described Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Nagpur on March 30 as 'very important and historic.'

Speaking to ANI, Adoni said, 'This is a very important and historic visit. It is historic because a volunteer, who is today in the post of Prime Minister of India, is coming to Smriti Mandir on such a special day, which is considered an important day in the entire journey of the Sangh...'

RSS ideologue Vijay Pachpore also expressed that the PM's visit to the Smruti Mandir and his stay in Nagpur would mark a historic moment.

'Modi ji's visit to Smruti Mandir during his stay in Nagpur is indeed a historic moment. Recently, in a podcast, PM Modi openly mentioned the contribution of RSS in the development of his life. And when a Prime Minister mentions an organisation in this manner, it is a matter of pride for that organisation as well...' Pachpore told ANI.

PM Modi will visit four places, including Smruti Mandir of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), Deekshaboomi, Madhav Netralaya, and Solar Industrial Explosives.

Earlier today, preparations were underway to welcome him to the city.

PM Modi's visit will commence in Nagpur. At around 9 AM, he will undertake darshan at Smruti Mandir and thereafter visit Deekshabhoomi. At around 10 AM, he will lay the foundation stone of Madhav Netralaya Premium Centre at Nagpur and address a public meeting, according to a release issued by the Prime Minister's Office.

At around 12:30 PM, he will inaugurate the Loitering Munition Testing Range and Runway facility for UAVs at Solar Defence and Aerospace Limited in Nagpur.

'Further, Prime Minister Modi will travel to Bilaspur and at around 3:30 PM, he will lay the foundation stone, initiate commencement of work and dedicate to the nation multiple development projects worth over Rs 33,700 crore. He will also address a public meeting,' the release read.

Prime Minister Modi will undertake Darshan at Smruti Mandir and pay homage to the founding fathers of the RSS. He will also visit Deekshabhoomi and pay homage to Dr BR Ambedkar, where he embraced Buddhism along with thousands of his followers in 1956.

'Prime Minister Modi will lay the foundation stone of Madhav Netralaya Premium Centre, a new extension building of Madhav Netralaya Eye Institute & Research Centre. Established in 2014, it is a premier super-specialty ophthalmic care facility located in Nagpur,' the release read.

Prime Minister Modi will visit the Solar Defence and Aerospace Limited's ammunition facility in Nagpur. He will inaugurate the newly built 1250m long and 25m wide airstrip for Unarmed Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and the live munition and warhead testing facility to test the Loitering Munition and other guided munitions. (ANI)