RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat warns of external forces weakening India
Speaking on Dussehra, Mohan Bhagwat, head of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, called for unity and blamed Western influence for unrest.
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What happened
Mohan Bhagwat, chief of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, said on Tuesday that western forces were seeking to weaken India. He urged people to remain vigilant and unified, and said evil forces wanted to dismantle the country but that regime change would not occur. He also linked protests in India, France and Albania to external forces, comparing domestic unrest with turmoil in France and Bangladesh.
Why it matters
Bhagwat's remarks frame domestic protests as the product of foreign influence, presenting the unrest as an external threat to India.
Coverage
- RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat says protests in India, France and Albania fueled by ‘external forces’ (theweek.in)
- Storm from West seeking to weaken India, we must stay united: RSS chief Bhagwat on Dussehra (The Tribune)
- Mohan Bhagwat observes RSS’ 101st foundation day (The Hindu)
- RSS chief says evil forces want to dismantle India, but 'regime change' will never happen (Hindustan Times)
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