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As it happened: From our Constitution flows our nationalism, says Pranab Mukherjee at RSS event in Nagpur
Former president Pranab Mukherjee is at Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) headquarters in Nagpur amid criticism from several corners, including the Congress party.
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I am here to share my understanding with you the concept of nation, nationalism and patriotism in the context of India, that is Bharat, says Pranab Mukherjee
Former President Pranab Mukherjee addresses RSS gathering in Nagpur.
We are what we are, we look the way we are. If you think we are right, come and support us, says Mohan Bhagwat.
Check if what I am saying is right or not, and if you find that it is right, join us and work for Sangh. Anyone is free to walk in and walk out whenever they want, says Mohan Bhagwat.
Sangh is a body that unites people from different walks of society. Wherever they go, RSS workers get the love and support of people, says Mohan Bhagwat.
No matter what the ideology is, no matter what the religion or language is, RSS believes in those who work for the society and influence people around. We have lots of Mahapurush, but we want such karyakartas, says Mohan Bhagwat.
Our vision is that we all are one, some don't understand it, some understand, some people do not want to understand it despite knowing it, and there are some who just do not want to know it, says Mohan Bhagwat.
RSS founder Dr Hedgewar has participated in Congress movements during the freedom struggle, says Mohan Bhagwat.
Governments can do a lot of things, but cannot do everything, says RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat.
The sole motive of different ideologies in India is to take the country forward and change its fate, says Mohan Bhagwat.
No Indian is outsider for another Indian, says RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat.
Sangh wants to unite the whole society, no one is an outsider for RSS, says Mohan Bhagwat
Nothing new has happened this year, such eminent citizens are invited to RSS event every year. We invited him and he accepted the invitation. The debate about why he is attending the event is immaterial, says Mohan Bhagwat.
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat addresses gathering being attended by former President Pranab Mukherjee.
"Exchange of ideologies is an old Indian tradition, and continuous dialogue is the lifestyle of people in India. Both Sangh and Pranab Da know each other's thoughts, still Sangh invited him and he accepted the invitation. This is Indian culture and tradition," tweets RSS.
Congress launchea a scathing attack on the RSS with a video on Twitter, says "Today is a very fitting day to bring you all a primer on what the RSS really stands for".
"It is imperative for all Indians to know what the RSS has historically stood for and to understand what it thinks today. People of India should never forget how antithetical their ideologies are to the idea of India," tweets Congress as Pranab Mukherjee shares stage with RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat in Nagpur.
Pranab Mukherjee arrives at RSS headquarters in Nagpur along with RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, likely to deliver his speech shortly.
Congress leader Anand Sharma further says, "Dialogue can only be with those who are willing to listen, absorb and change. There is nothing to suggest that RSS has moved away from his core agenda as it seeks legitimacy."
"The images of Pranab Da, veteran leader and ideologue at RSS Headquarters have anguished millions of Congress workers and all those who believed in pluralism, diversity and the foundational values of the Indian Republic," tweets Congress leader Anand Sharma.
Pranab Mukherjee expected to deliver his speech at RSS headquarters at 7 pm.
'Today I came here to pay my respect and homage to a great son of Mother India' - Former President Pranab Mukherjee's message in the visitor's book at RSS founder KB Hedgewar's birthplace in Nagpur.
Sources tell Zee News that Pranab Mukherjee's speech will focus on nation, nationalism and patriotism. According to the sources, Mukherjee is not expected any advice to the RSS.
Former President Pranab Mukherjee in conversation with Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat at RSS founder KB Hedgewar's birthplace in Nagpur.
Former President Pranab Mukherjee pays tribute to RSS founder KB Hedgewar at the latter's birthplace in Nagpur. Mukherjee is accompanied by RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat.
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat welcomes former President Pranab Mukherjee at the headquarters of the right-wing organisation in Nagpur.
Former president Pranab Mukherjee is at Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) headquarters in Nagpur. The visit by the former Congress party stalwart has come under intense criticism from many corners, including the opposition party. Senior Congress leader Ahmed Patel and Mukherjee’s daughter Sharmistha Mukherjee are among those who have criticised him for accepting the invitation of RSS. She posted a tweet on Wednesday, warning Mukherjee of the consequences of his visit to the RSS headquarters, while Patel tweeted saying he “did not expect this from Pranab Da”.
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