RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat Warns Against Political Protests Leading to Division

Mohan Bhagwat's Address at Vijayadashami Utsav

Nagpur, Oct 20: During the annual Vijayadashami Utsav in Nagpur, Mohan Bhagwat, the chief of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), expressed concerns regarding regime-change movements, stating that they seldom address core issues. He warned that protests might be manipulated for political gain, potentially exacerbating social rifts instead of providing solutions.

In his speech, Bhagwat referenced recent political turmoil in countries like Bangladesh, Nepal, France, and Albania, suggesting that various factions often exploit regime changes to serve their own agendas without achieving meaningful results.

He remarked, "Those advocating for regime changes assert that it will improve the situation, but history shows otherwise."

Bhagwat emphasized that a robust India would deter such disruptive forces, making it a target for attempts to weaken and divide the nation.

While acknowledging that some global powers support India's growth, he noted that they prefer it not to become overly powerful, as this could threaten their influence.

Regarding protests in a democratic society, he stated that their goal should be to resolve issues rather than create further divisions.

"Challenges will persist, and protests are a natural part of democracy. However, they should focus on finding solutions," he added.

He warned that protests could be co-opted by political agendas when they stray from the public good, leading to animosity towards individuals, groups, or ideologies.

Bhagwat called on political leaders, demonstrators, and authorities to act in ways that do not incite division or resentment within society.

"Regardless of how strong our feelings may be, we must adhere to the boundaries established by our Constitution, maintain civil discourse, and uphold standards of respectful conduct," he concluded.