RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat: India Aims for 'Vishwaguru', Not Superpower Status

• RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat stated India does not aspire to be a superpower, arguing such status is rooted in intimidation and dominance.
• Speaking at a lecture series in Mumbai, Bhagwat emphasized India's goal is to become 'Vishwaguru', leading by example rather than coercion.
• He clarified that 'Bharat' represents a civilizational character, not just a geographical entity, highlighting the continuity of Indian cultural values.
• Bhagwat also critiqued the term 'dharma nirpekshata' (secularism), suggesting 'panth-nirpekshata' as more appropriate, defining dharma as the ethical foundation of life.
• The event saw attendance from prominent figures across industry, cinema, media, and public life, including Salman Khan, Hema Malini, and diplomats from Israel, UK, and Italy.