The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) is a right-wing Hindu nationalist, paramilitary, volunteer, and allegedly militant organization in India. It was founded in 1925 by Keshav Baliram Hedgewar, a doctor in the city of Nagpur, British India. The RSS is the largest voluntary organization in India and works to promote a strong sense of cultural identity and pride in Hinduism. The RSS has been described as "founded on the premise of Hindu supremacy" and has been accused of intolerance of minorities, particularly anti-Muslim activities. The organization does not have any formal membership, but men and boys can become members by joining the nearest shakha, which is the basic unit. Although the RSS claims not to keep membership records, it is estimated to have had 2.5 to 6.0 million members in 2001. The RSS has dozens of affiliates representing women, youth, and students, all loosely linked under an RSS umbrella of Hindu nationalist organizations. It also runs thousands of schools across India. The RSS influence can be seen in national policies affecting everything from education to commerce and food. The RSS has been accused of inciting violence against Indias Dalit-Bahujan community, including hate crimes against Muslims, lynchings of Dalits, and pogroms against religious minorities.