RSS Chief Bhagwat Says India Serves As 'Vishwa Guru', Not 'Maha Shakti'
· India · Deccan Herald, deccanherald
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said India has served the world as a 'vishwa guru' (world teacher) rather than a 'maha shakti' (great power), framing the country's role in civilisational rather than military terms. He made the remarks at an event in Nagpur, the RSS headquarters, where he addressed the organisation's view of India's global standing. Bhagwat's statement comes against the backdrop of rising debate within India over the country's emerging global posture, including its nuclear posture and strategic autonomy. The RSS, the ideological parent of the BJP, often signals the broader direction of the Sangh Parivar on national policy matters.
Why it matters
The RSS chief's articulation of India's role shapes the ideological framing pushed by the BJP-led establishment, influencing how New Delhi positions itself on the world stage — from strategic autonomy to global leadership claims — and resonates with the Sangh Parivar's civilisational narrative for domestic and foreign policy.
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