RSS Chief Warns Against Foreign Conspiracies and Disruptive Protests at Foundation Day

RSS Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat called for strict vigilance against disruptive agitations that fan hatred for national systems and ideologies while addressing volunteers and guests on Tuesday at the 101ศ์ foundation day of the Sangh. He stated that political movements driven by hostility toward individuals or groups allow external forces to undermine the country, mentioning that global powers wanting to keep India subdued play a part in youth unrest and uprisings seen in countries like France, Albania, Bangladesh, and Nepal. Bhagwat pointed out that external and internal forces deepen differences of opinion to create chaos and faithlessness toward national systems. He cited the 1905 partition of Bengal by Lord Curzon, noting that the national song Vande Mataram united society to defeat that division, whereas the 1947 partition occurred because people fell prey to hatred, separatism, and the belief that different appearances meant separate identities. Bhagwat also defended the Sangh against critics who try to cast doubt on its goodwill through unexpected incidents, stating the organisation has no connection to such events and works purely on selfless love. He began his speech by paying tribute to Sant Ravidas and Swami Shraddhanand, while noting that his own foreign visits over the past year were meant to give an accurate picture of India and the Sangh abroad.

Context

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh holds annual foundation day events where its leadership traditionally outlines the organisation's core ideological positions on national and international issues. The reference to historical partitions and national symbols forms a central part of the Sangh's messaging on cultural unity and social cohesion.