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Return of Mrs G's 'foreign hand': Is Mohan Bhagwat's warning of a foreign hand behind protests a genuine concern or an old political tactic?
Mohan Bhagwat warns of foreign conspiracies behind protests in India, echoing past political tactics to delegitimize dissent. While he claims to embrace religious diversity, critics question his commitment to action against communal violence and the protection of minority rights, highlighting a discrepancy between his words and deeds.
Vijayadashami Utsav: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat says India’s diversity must be accepted, protected
Mohan Bhagwat highlighted the necessity of acknowledging India's rich diversity during the RSS’s Vijayadashami Utsav. He stated that respect for diversity is rooted in India's philosophical traditions, integral to the country's character. Bhagwat linked the RSS’s centenary efforts to the awakening of national identity as reflected in the Constitution’s Preamble. He mentioned the contributions of historical figures such as Swami Shraddhanand and Mahatma Jyotirao Phule to society.
From Ram temple to Vande Mataram, Kolkata Durga Pujas draw on heritage, nationalism for inspiration
Kolkata's Durga Puja celebrations this year feature themes inspired by India's civilisational heritage, nationalism and cultural identity, from a replica of the Ram temple at Mohammed Ali Park to a Vande Mataram installation marking 150 years of the national song. Other pandals celebrate rural Bengal's traditions and showcase a towering Bharat Mata statue.
From ‘embarrassment’ to acceptance: Zoho's Sridhar Vembu says Mohan Bhagwat’s US visit is a turning point for Hindus in America
Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu said RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s visit to the US marks the “coming of age” of Hindus in America. Reflecting on his 30 years in the country, Vembu discussed changing attitudes towards Indian and Hindu identity, the growth of cultural events such as Cleveland’s Thyagaraja Aradhana, and the gradual acceptance of religious Hindus in mainstream American society.
"Direct assault on dignity of every Dalit citizen": Shashi Tharoor slams "BJP's ideology" amid chaos over Haldwani 'shuddhikaran' row
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor condemned a recent purification ritual as untouchability. He stated the act was unconstitutional and unacceptable under law. Rahul Gandhi also criticized the BJP and RSS for practicing untouchability openly. The controversy arose after a Congress rally in Haldwani on August 8. Kharge demanded strict legal action against those who conducted the ritual.
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'BJP has nothing to do with it': U'khand Minister Khajan Das rejects Cong's claim of Kharge's insult in Haldwani purification ritual
Uttarakhand minister Khajan Das firmly rejected Congress accusations about a purification ceremony at Haldwani's Ramlila Ground, asserting that the BJP has no links to the event and accusing the opposition of distorting facts to mislead the Dalit community. Rahul Gandhi condemned the act, labeling it as untouchability and a violation of constitutional rights.
Tribals, Scheduled Castes preserved India's identity and soul despite foreign invasions: Mohan Bhagwat
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat highlighted the crucial role of tribal communities and Scheduled Castes in preserving India's identity and soul. He noted their resilience despite foreign invasions and hardships. Bhagwat emphasized that service to society is a duty, fostering collective development.
Partition took place because 'Hindu bhav' was forgotten: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat said the partition of India happened due to forgetting Hindu sentiment. He emphasized that understanding the Sangh requires dialogue. Bhagwat also noted that while swadeshi is important, global dependence is also needed. He stressed that Hindutva guarantees safety and does not diminish religious practices.
India does not need an official declaration to be a Hindu Rashtra: Mohan Bhagwat
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, during a visit to Assam for the organisation’s centenary events, said anyone who takes pride in Bharat and loves the nation is a Hindu, regardless of their mode of worship. He described “Hindu” as a civilizational identity and said India does not need an official declaration to be a Hindu Rashtra, as its cultural ethos already reflects it.
RSS open to all castes and religions: Mohan Bhagwat
In a landmark statement, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat welcomed Muslims and Christians into the Sangh, referring to them as cherished sons of Bharat Mata. This call for inclusivity seeks to bridge divides within Hindu society. Bhagwat also addressed the organization's registration as a collective entity and reflected on the Sangh's tumultuous history with three bans.
Religion-based reservation violates Constitution: RSS
RSS General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale stated that the Constitution does not permit religion-based reservations, labeling Karnataka's 4% reservation for Muslims as a violation of B R Ambedkar's principles. He cited past court rejections of similar quotas in Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra. Hosabale emphasized belief in figures who align with the Indian ethos.
RSS mission is to make India attain all-round development: Mohan Bhagwat
Mohan Bhagwat said that India had served humanity by sending vaccines to various countries during the COVID-19 pandemic and stood beside Sri Lanka during her economic crisis. "When India becomes powerful, every citizen becomes powerful," he said.
It is the beginning of Hindutva politics in West Bengal, not the end: Author Badri Narayan
RSS is constantly changing and those who want to contest its influence don’t understand these changes .Attacking its stereo-types will not help you to counter its influence and growing hegemony.
Sangh has various strategies to make Dalits part of grand Hindutva identity Badri Narayan, social historian says
RSS works with mostly invisible and the most marginal Dalits, nomadic-semi-nomadic, ex-nomadic and tribal communities in three ways, asserted social historian Badri Narayan.
New book on RSS looks into its approach to caste and women's participation
Sunil Ambekar, who hails from Nagpur and has spent about 40 years in the RSS, tells ET that his book contains a futuristic vision of what the RSS should do in the years to come.
Rahul Gandhi creating divisions in society to regain lost power: RSS
The Congress chief had in a series of tweets blamed the Sangh for several instances of caste-based violence across the country.
RSS affiliates share an uneasy relationship with Modi government
In his speech that day, Mohan Bhagwat said RSS’ mission was to equip individuals “with the aim of taking this sacred Hindu nation to the pinnacle of glory in the world”.
Assam polls: How 25,000 RSS men made the difference to BJP's campaign
RSS cadres fanned out in Upper, Central and Northern Assam to take on the strong Congress organisational base.
‘Protect’ tribals via national anti-conversion law: RSS
The Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh favours a national anti-conversion law to “protect the cultural identity of tribal communities.
Bihar polls trigger a 35% jump in online applications for RSS
The online applications are a small fraction of the number of persons joining the RSS as most do so by simply walking to the nearest shakha.
Poke Me: Has Indian politics failed BR Ambedkar?
History descended upon us again this week as the Sangh Parivar & its friends tried to appropriate BR Ambedkar & Subhas Bose. Two blasts from the present on the tussles over the two icons.
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat slams India’s ‘lust for Chinese goods'
Bhagwat’s address this year was being especially watched for his observations on the BJP govt’s performance and also cues on its future policies.
Hindutva is not 'Hindu-ism' but 'Hindu-ness': RSS
Congress leader Manish Tewari alleged that there was a "concerted efforts" to polarise the country on religious lines.
Narendra Modi’s caste makes sense in heartland politics
The more the backward castes become assertive Hindus, stronger the Hindu hierarchy & Hindutva identity. Thus, Narendra Modi is a godsend to upper-caste voters of the Gangetic plains.
Discrimination in Narendra Modi’s Ahmedabad
In Gujarat, it is not explicit laws of the kind used by Nazis that are at work, but a silent consensus in which discrimination seems entirely normal.
BJP’s defining characteristic is its exclusivist vision, derived from Sangh Parivar
The Congress might opportunistically deviate from the liberal-democratic idea of a composite India, but the BJP seeks to define Hindutva as Indian nationhood.
RSS for building strong nation with Hindutva at core: Mohan Bhagwat
"Hindutva is the core of Hindustan, it is it's identity," he said adding that it is wrong to look at Hinduatva as an ideology of a particular religion or community.
RSS chief backs VHP's resolution for building Ram temple
Mohan Bhagwat today backed VHP's resolution for building a Ram temple in Ayodhya, saying its construction will establish the "Indian identity".
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