Modi most powerful Indian, RSS chief Mohan Bhagat holds second spot, says survey

February 27, 2016 21:04

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is India's most powerful person while RSS chief Mohan Bhagat is the second most powerful person, according to the 2016 Indian Express Power List, which ranks the 100 most powerful Indians.

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat holds the second spot, indicating the huge influence his organisation exerts on the present government. "While Narendra Modi is seen to have complete Sangh backing, Bhagwat has ensured that the RSS maintains its distinct and larger identity as a flagbearer of Hindu pride," the survey said.

BJP chief Amit Shah held the third spot, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley and Congress President Sonia Gandhi occupied the fourth and fifth spots. Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi held the ninth spot. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal held the 8th spot.

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