According to RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, the allegations are merely political maneuvers designed to hamper the Sangh’s outreach and plant doubts in the public mind—a strategy he claims will fail.
Addressing a gathering -- which included noted industrialist Kumar Mangalam Birla as the chief guest -- Bhagwat emphasised that while the world increasingly looks to India for direction, the nation must proactively build its collective strength to fulfill this historic role.
He said global Hindu unity will eliminate the need for their dependence on external forces to fight for their own rights and issues in any part of the world.
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat addressed a long-debated question, explaining who can join the Sangh and what it truly means to belong to Bharat Mata’s fold.
The RSS chief described the RSS as a unique organisation that does not function as a political entity. He said the Sangh works to strengthen society and supports policies that benefit the nation but does not have any formal political links.
The riposte came from RSS general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale during a press conference on the second day of the All India Executive Board meeting here, convened to chart the path for the Sangh's centenary year.
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat likened PoK to an occupied room of India’s home, stressing its return, while Rajnath Singh reiterated confidence that PoK would come to India without aggression.
Speaking at the centenary celebrations of the RSS, Bhagwat addressed the growing global interdependence and emphasised that India must focus on swadeshi, a call that aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s own push for promoting locally-made goods.
His comments came in the wake of India's economy posting a robust 7.8% growth in the April-June quarter of the current fiscal year, the highest in five quarters, preceding the imposition of tariffs by the United States.
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Chief Mohan Bhagwat stressed that beyond trade, the deeper challenge lies in understanding the true nature of individuals and nations.
PM NarendraModi recalled his own long association with the Bhagwat family, noting that he had worked closely with Mohan Bhagwat’s father, Madhukar Rao Bhagwat, whom he credited with laying the ideological foundations of service and sacrifice in Gujarat.
His remarks addressed growing concerns over demographic changes and population control, framing the issue as crucial for India's future.
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwatadded that while the RSS can advise, the final call always rests with the BJP leadership.
Bhagwat was speaking at a question-and-answer session during the RSS’ three-day lecture series titled ‘100 Years of Sangh Journey’, where he addressed a range of issues, including the Sangh's relationship with the ruling party, the education system, language, tradition, and modernity.
The tariff is widely being seen as discriminatory, with Trump reportedly using trade duties as a tool to reward or punish countries based on their public support for his claims of international peace-making.
2008 Malegaon blast case: Thakur, who was acquitted on Thursday along with Lt Col Prasad Shrikant Purohit and five others by a special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court, claimed she was tortured during the investigation and forced to name several senior figures.
Amid chaos over the acquittal of all those accused in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, retired Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) Officer Mehboob Mujawar on Friday revealed shocking details, claiming that he was instructed to "arrest" Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat in connection with the case.
Bhagwat also called for India to move beyond the symbolism of being the “golden bird” and instead become a “lion”, asserting that the world recognises and respects power.
BJP MP Nishikant Dubey emphasised the crucial role of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the party's electoral success, stating that several sections that did not vote for the BJP earlier now support the party, and it has broken new ground in many states.
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat has started a row after he suggested that leaders should retire after 75.