M Nageshwar Rao, the former CBI director, took the chair of the Sarvajana Sanatan Party during a ceremony in Kashi, a city long revered as a cultural crossroads.
Rao’s 40‑year career in law enforcement and administration includes stints as CBI director and various security roles, making his transition to politics a notable pivot.
The SSP, according to its manifesto, aims to fuse education, health, livelihoods, and cultural reconnection, insisting that modern India must anchor itself in Sanatan principles.
During the launch, party vice‑president Mahant Tirthanand and others, including Ritu Rathod, Raja Saksham Singh Yogi, Babita Sharma, Rakesh Tiwari and Narnarayan Singh, lauded Rao’s pledge to preserve temples and promote inclusive governance.
With elections on the horizon, the party’s leadership believes Rao’s credibility will attract voters seeking a blend of progress and tradition, though political analysts warn of challenges in translating legacy into ballot.