The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) is a right-wing Hindutva paramilitary organisation. Formed in 1925, the RSS is widely regarded as the ideological parent of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), India's ruling political party. Though the organisation does not have records of its membership, it is estimated to have around 4 million members. The following is a list of major members of the RSS.