RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has cautioned against efforts to incite 'regime change' in India, drawing parallels to recent political instability observed in nations such as France, Albania, Bangladesh, and Nepal. During his annual Dussehra address on Tuesday, Bhagwat suggested that similar disruptive forces are currently active within India.
"A storm has blown in the West. Look at what transpired in France, Bangladesh, and Nepal. Regime change will not happen in India. Such attempts continue in India as well. India has moved forward with steadfast resolve, and the collective vitality of its society has grown," Bhagwat stated, referencing the ongoing protests directed at the Election Commission.
While acknowledging that public protests are a part of democratic life, the RSS leader emphasized that such movements should focus on constructive outcomes rather than creating division. "Problems arise and movements take shape; however, these should be directed toward finding solutions. The primary objective must be a resolution. Our actions should not sow animosity, and the boundaries of propriety must be respected," he said.
Bhagwat further criticized the tendency to use protests as tools for political gain or public attention. He argued that genuine progress is achieved through societal dialogue rather than agitation. "Such efforts should not be driven by the pursuit of votes or cheap popularity. Movements alone do not provide solutions; true solutions emerge from dialogue and mutual discourse within society," he added.
Addressing the broader political climate, Bhagwat warned that specific forces are actively working to manufacture a sense of victimhood to generate chaos and discontent. He urged the public to remain vigilant against these influences, which he described as attempts to sow confusion and discord.
Concluding his address, the RSS chief made a strong appeal for national unity and the preservation of India's diversity. He called for citizens to set aside individual egos and misconceptions regarding different forms of worship. "We must abandon our individual egos, the misconceptions we harbour about our own and others' forms of worship, and the tendency to regard diversity as separation. Wholeheartedly embracing this threefold bond that unites us all - devotion to Bharat, pride in our ancestors, and commitment to Bharatiya culture - we must tread on the path of thriving for our nation," he said.
