RSS chief warns regime change won’t cure India’s issues, cites foreign meddling

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat warned that swapping governments will not automatically solve a nation’s woes during the organisation’s 101st‑anniversary address in Nagpur. Speaking at the Vijayadashami celebrations on the Reshimbagh ground, he said movements that promise a new regime have rarely improved lives, pointing to recent events in France, Albania, Nepal and Bangladesh as examples. Bhagwat added that similar calls for regime change are being made in India, but argued the country has moved forward in recent decades thanks to steady policies and leadership. He accused unnamed foreign forces of trying to weaken India, describing a “storm” that originates from the West and seeks to undermine systemic order. The RSS chief said these actors exploit social divisions, stir feelings of victimhood and encourage hostility, which can breed hatred and chaos. Bhagwat praised the younger generation for showing stronger national pride, noting that this rise in patriotism worries those who wish to dismantle India’s existing framework. He urged protesters to focus on practical solutions rather than creating further division, and cautioned against “cheap publicity” that replaces reason and wisdom.

Context

The RSS is a right‑leaning, volunteer‑based organization that plays a significant role in India’s social and political landscape. Its leaders often comment on national issues, and Bhagwat’s remarks reflect ongoing debates about foreign influence and internal dissent in the country.