Bhagwat warned that it would be a 'huge mistake' to try and understand the RSS through the lens of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) or other affiliated bodies like Vidya Bharti. File image
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News1803-01-2026, 03:32

Bhagwat: RSS Not Paramilitary or BJP's 'Remote Control'

  • RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat stated the organization is not a paramilitary group, despite uniforms and drills.
  • He clarified that RSS activities like uniforms, route marches, and stick exercises are for character building, not combat.
  • Bhagwat warned against "false narratives" and unreliable digital sources like Wikipedia for understanding RSS.
  • He emphasized RSS's mission to unite Indian society and prevent future foreign subjugation, learning from history.
  • Bhagwat asserted RSS does not "remote control" BJP or other affiliates, maintaining a distinct social reform identity.

Why It Matters: Mohan Bhagwat clarifies RSS's true nature, refuting "paramilitary" and "remote control" labels.

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