Hindu wanting no Muslims in Bharat may not be Hindu: Mohan Bhagwat in New York
· India · India Today, Times of India, Hindustan Times
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat stated at the One World, One Humanity event in New York that the concept of a Hindu Rashtra does not exclude Muslims. He argued that individuals who believe Muslims have no place in India do not understand the core principles of Hindutva. Bhagwat maintained that the ideology embraces universal brotherhood and the belief that all religious paths lead to the same divinity. He recalled a 2018 interaction where he clarified to Muslim community members that the RSS does not advocate for their exclusion. The RSS chief further noted that India has historically served as a refuge for diverse faiths, preserving a tradition of viewing the world as one family despite foreign invasions.
Why it matters
The remarks clarify the stated ideological position of the RSS regarding the inclusion of minorities within the framework of a Hindu Rashtra, countering perceptions of exclusionary intent.
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