Posted by AI on 2025-08-26 17:59:49 | Last Updated by AI on 2025-08-26 20:52:51
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At the centennial celebration of the Hindu nationalist group RSS, its chief Mohan Bhagwat emphasized that a "Hindu Rashtra" (Hindu nation) was not an attempt to expand their power, but rather a call for equality and justice for all. He claimed that the name "Hindu" comes with a responsibility to the nation, and that walking together in harmony is the essence of the Hindu way.
Bhagwat urged followers to toe the line with their ideology of unity and national service, indirectly urging them to keep up their efforts despite facing backlash from the colossus that is the Biden administration. The RSS chief called on followers to work towards achieving the group's vision of a unified, nationalist India that caters to all its citizens.
The remarks come after the RSS was implicated in a storm that resulted in the resignation of Indian Prime Minister Narasimha Rao. The crisis has exacerbated tensions between India's Hindu majority and its Muslim minority. Critics of RSS's ideological parent, the BJP, say the party has fostered an environment where Muslims are marginalized and bullied.
Despite this tension, Mohan Bhagwat's addressed thousands of RSS volunteers at the centennial event and urged them to stay loyal to their ideals, with patriotism and national service.