Date:02/01/2005 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2005/01/02/stories/2005010215430300.htm

Karnataka - Bangalore

RSS leader V.A. Gopal dead

By Our Special Correspondent

BANGALORE, JAN. 1. V.A. Gopal (57), head of the publicity wing of the State unit of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), passed away here today. He was connected with the RSS for over 40 years. Mr. Gopal, a bachelor, was the publisher of the Kannada weekly, Vikrama. He used to contribute articles on State and national issues to various publications. He was also connected with the Rashtrothana Parishat.