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Castes should not become cause of conflict: RSS chief

Castes should not become cause of conflict: RSS chief

Urging the Hindu society to unite, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Tuesday asserted that castes should not become a cause of conflict and everyone must obey the law. RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat addressing an event in Lucknow on February 17. (Sourced) He said so in reply to a query on the raging controversy of the University Grants Commission (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2026. “Everyone must obey the law. If the law is wrong, there is a way to change it,” said RSS chief. Bhagwat reached Lucknow from Gorakhpur on Tuesday morning on a two-day visit. Addressing the social harmony meeting at the Saraswati Shishu Mandir in Nirala Nagar, he said: “If there is a sense of belonging in the society, such problems will not arise. Those who have fallen must be lifted. The world progresses through coordination not conflict. There should not be a sense of suppressing one and elevating another.” Raising concerns over what he described as illegal infiltration, the RSS chief asserted that infiltrators should be …

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat| India News

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat| India News

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Tuesday called for unity among Hindu society, stating that they need to be “cautious,” even though he said they are “not threatened” by anyone. Lucknow, Feb 17 (ANI): Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Chief Mohan Bhagwat speaks during the Samajik Sadbhav Baithak at Saraswati Shishu Mandir, in Lucknow on Tuesday. (Naeem Ansari) Speaking at a social harmony meeting at the Saraswati Shishu Mandir in Nirala Nagar, Lucknow, Mohan Bhagwat expressed concern over the declining Hindu population. He called for a halt to conversions driven by greed and coercion, according to a release He said that the process of Ghar Wapsi (homecoming) must be accelerated, and that we should care for those who return to Hinduism. Also Read | Marriage a duty, not contract, in Indian culture, says Mohan Bhagwat Expressing concern about the increasing infiltration, he said infiltrators must be detected, eliminated, and deported, and that they must not be given employment. He said that Hindus should have at least three children. Citing scientists, he said that a …

‘RSS Runs On Social Support, Not Foreign Funding’: UP CM Yogi Adityanath On How Sangh Operates | India News

‘RSS Runs On Social Support, Not Foreign Funding’: UP CM Yogi Adityanath On How Sangh Operates | India News

Last Updated:November 23, 2025, 16:17 IST Adityanath said the RSS serves every distressed person, irrespective of religion, language or region and does not rely on foreign or institutional funding. Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath. (X/@myogiadityanath) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat attended the Divya Gita Prerna Mahotsav in Lucknow, where the former said that RSS continues to work solely on social support, without any foreign or institutional funding. While addressing the event in the presence of Bhagwat, Adityanath said diplomats and foreign envoys often ask how the Sangh operates. “We tell them that we have worked as ‘swayamsevaks’ (volunteers). They ask about funding… We say there is no funding pattern. No OPEC country or international church funds it. RSS stands on the strength of society and works with a spirit of service,” he added. The CM said the organisation serves every distressed person, irrespective of religion, language or region. “RSS teaches that the nation comes first, and anyone who can contribute to taking India to greater heights …

‘Wo Akraman Ke Din Gaye’: RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat Says Modern India Must Follow Dharma | India News

‘Wo Akraman Ke Din Gaye’: RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat Says Modern India Must Follow Dharma | India News

Last Updated:November 23, 2025, 16:01 IST Bhagwat also recalled the sacrifices of the revolutionaries of 1857, calling them examples of courage without expectation of reward. RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat (Credits: IANS) RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday said that while the battles of the past have faded, similar struggles continue in modern times. Speaking at the Divya Geeta Prerna Utsav in Lucknow, he remarked that the challenges of the present echo many from earlier centuries. “The kind of wars that were fought 1,000 years ago, similar wars are happening even today. Crimes, greed, and everything are the same as they used to be,” he said. Referring to India’s civilisational character, Bhagwat described the country as a society rooted in Hindu values. “We are people of Bharat, a Hindu society and a Hindu Rashtra. We must follow dharma, perform our duties and give the message of service and sacrifice to the world,” he said. According to him, the teachings of the Bhagavad Geeta still carry wisdom for every age. “The essence of all traditions and knowledge, …

‘Anyone Can Come As…’: Mohan Bhagwat’s Response When Asked If Muslims Are Allowed To Join RSS | India News

‘Anyone Can Come As…’: Mohan Bhagwat’s Response When Asked If Muslims Are Allowed To Join RSS | India News

Last Updated:November 09, 2025, 18:15 IST Mohan Bhagwat welcomes people from all communities, including Muslims and Christians, provided they identify as sons of Bharat Mata. RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat. (File image/PTI) RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat stated on Sunday that the Sangh welcomes people from all communities, including Muslims and Christians, provided they identify as sons of Bharat Mata and members of the broader Hindu society. Speaking at a two-day lecture series titled “100 Years of Sangh Journey: New Horizons” in Bengaluru, Bhagwat clarified that the organisation does not categorise members by caste or religion. “No Brahmin, no other caste, no Muslim, and no Christian is specifically allowed in Sangh. Only Hindus are allowed. People from different denominations, including Muslims and Christians, can join the Sangh but must leave their separateness out,” Bhagwat said. He emphasised that the Sangh’s approach is based on unity and inclusivity within a shared national identity. “Muslims and Christians, along with all other castes from the Hindu society, come to Shakha. But we do not count or ask about their background. …

Hindu families must have 3 children: VHP

Hindu families must have 3 children: VHP

The VHP’s Kendriya Margdarshak Mandal (Central Guidance Board) meeting at the Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. Photo: X/@VHPDigital The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), an off-shoot of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), on Friday (January 24, 2025) claimed that the main reason for the decreasing birth rate of Hindu society is the imbalance in the population of the community. The organisation asked Hindu families to raise at least three children “as it is an important responsibility to protect the existence of Hindu society”. The VHP’s statement came during the organisation’s two-day meeting of the Kendriya Margdarshak Mandal (Central Guidance Board) that was held at Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj district of Uttar Pradesh. The meeting was attended by Acharya Mahamandaleshwar (chief) of Juna Akhara (warrior saint sects) Avdheshanand Giri, President of VHP Alok Kumar, and Central General Secretary of VHP Bajrang Lal Bagda among others. “The VHP has already started a nationwide campaign to free Hindu temples from government control. Now, we have got the approval and support of the saints community as well. The Hindu saints …