RSS chief clarifies political stance. Mohan Bhagwat says the organisation supports policies, not parties or individuals.
RSS Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat declared that the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh supports policies aligned with national interest, not political parties or individuals. Speaking at the 100 Years of Sangh Journey event in Bengaluru, he emphasised that RSS backs rashtraneeti (national interest politics), not rajniti (partisan politics). Bhagwat cited the Ram Mandir movement as an example, stating that RSS swayamsevaks supported those who stood by its construction. If Congress had supported the temple, the RSS would have backed them equally.
Bhagwat clarified that RSS maintains no special affinity toward any party and noted that BJP is the only political party whose doors remain open to RSS members. He stated that other parties explicitly refuse RSS members, forcing them to seek refuge in the BJP. On religious inclusiveness, he explained that Muslims and Christians can attend shakhas as sons of Bharat Mata, leaving their religious separateness outside. RSS does not count members by faith.
Responding to Congress demands for banning RSS, Bhagwat questioned why registration with British authorities was expected and noted RSS was banned thrice by the independent India government, proving official recognition. He stated that even Hindu Dharma is unregistered, and RSS gains strength whenever opposed. The remarks come amid verbal attacks from Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge.
RSS operates as a civilizational force, not a political party. When national policies align with Dharma, RSS mobilises. This clarity strengthens Hindu organisational unity.
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