Sinister conspiracies are testing India's resolve, says RSS chief in Dussehra speech

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat expressed concerns about the ongoing global conflicts, and drew attention to political instability in neighboring countries, particularly Bangladesh, where democratically elected governments have been overthrown.

Speaking on the occasion of Vijayadasami, which also marks the founding day of the RSS, at RSS headquarters in Nagpur on Saturday (October 12), he also discussed the dangers of the war between Israel and Hamas and highlighted the widespread worry about the war's consequences and potential future impact.

Bhagwat said an anti-India narrative is being propagated in Bangladesh, leading the country to align itself with Pakistan. He also expressed concern over the anti-Hindu violence occurring in Bangladesh.

Mohan Bhagwat said India has become stronger and more respected in the world with enhanced credibility in the last few years but sinister conspiracies are testing the country’s resolve.

Bhagwat said firmness of personal and national character becomes the foundation of strength for the victory of auspiciousness and righteousness, whether the situation is favourable or not.

“Everyone feels Bharat has become stronger and more respected in the world with enhanced credibility in the last few years. A country becomes great due to the national character of its people. This year is important as RSS steps into its centenary year,” he said.

Besides hopes and aspirations, challenges and problems also exist in India, he said.

“We should draw inspiration from personalities like Ahilyabai Holkar, Dayananda Saraswati, Birsa Munda and many more who devoted their lives to the count’s welfare, dharma, culture and society,” said the RSS chief.

Talks about Kashmir, Bangladesh, Kolkata rape

Bhagwat expressed satisfaction that the recent assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir were held peacefully.

“Due to the people, government and administration, the country’s image, power, fame and position on the world stage is growing. But sinister conspiracies have appeared to destabilise and disturb the country,” he said.

According to Bhagwat, a narrative is being spread in neighbouring Bangladesh, which recently witnessed a massive political upheaval, that India is a threat and they should join Pakistan as a defence against Bharat. Who is spreading such a narrative, he asked.

The RSS chief said a tyrannical fundamentalist nature exists in Bangladesh. A sword of danger hangs over the heads of minorities, including Hindus. Hindus have now come out to defend themselves, he added.

“Being unorganised and weak is like inviting atrocities by the wicked. Hindus need to be united,” he stressed.

‘Deep State’, ‘wokeism’ and ‘cultural Marxist’ are declared enemies of all cultural traditions, Bhagwat said.

In a multi-party democracy, petty selfish interests have become more important than mutual harmony, pride and integrity of the nation. In the competition among parties, these key aspects are considered secondary, he said.

Attempts to create divisiveness in society have become bigger than national interest, he said. Their modus operandi is to support one party and advance their destructive agenda in the name of “alternative politics.”

Bhagwat described the Kolkata rape-murder as shameful and said attempts were made to protect criminals. The nexus of crime, politics and poisonous culture is ruining the society, he said.

(With Agency inputs)