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False narratives being created to stop India's rise, says RSS chief Bhagwat

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Wednesday said attempts were being made both within and outside India to create false narratives and spread false reports to weaken the country's rise. Those opposing India's rise were using different means despite having greater resources, he said at a programme here on Maharana Pratap Jayanti without elaborating. "Today, people are trying to ensure India does not rise. False narratives are being created, false reports are being spread, and many tactics are being used to mislead," he said. Those doing so have population, power, financial strength and organisational capacity, yet we must stand firm on the basis of our values, he said. Bhagwat asserted that India's rise was important not only for itself but for global welfare. "A strong India is necessary for the world as well," he said. Referring to the legacy of Maharana Pratap and the historic Battle of Haldighati, the RSS chief said it was as a symbol of India's civilisational resistance. "Our histo

RSS alleges petrol bomb attack on Ranchi office; SIT to probe incident

The RSS on Wednesday alleged that petrol bombs were hurled at its office in Ranchi in the early hours, prompting the police to constitute a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the matter. The incident took place around 12.30 am at the RSS office in Nivaranpur in the Chutia police station area, according to RSS functionaries. Snigdha Ranjan, the head of the RSS's media coordination in Ranchi, alleged that petrol bombs were thrown at the premises. Police, however, said the exact nature of the objects used would be confirmed only after a detailed investigation. "Parts of two glass bottles were recovered from the spot. A team from the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) has been called to ascertain the contents of the bottles," Ranchi SSP Rakesh Ranjan told PTI. Asked whether the bottles contained petrol, he said it would be premature to draw conclusions before the forensic examination is completed. "Efforts are underway to identify those involved in the incident," he added. Uni

Inside the mind of the RSS sevak: A rare glimpse into Sangh's inner world

Julia Eckert's outstanding study on the Shiv Sena explores how the organisation grew via arbitrage in areas that the state could not/did not reach

World in a flux but current era belongs to India: Birla at RSS event

At RSS headquarters in Nagpur, Kumar Mangalam Birla highlighted self-reliance, entrepreneurship and the role of industry in achieving the Viksit Bharat vision

People-to-people contact key to breaking Pakistan deadlock: RSS's Hosabale

People-to-people contact is key to breaking the deadlock with Pakistan and there should always be a window for dialogue, top RSS functionary Dattatreya Hosabale said on Tuesday. In an interview with PTI Videos, Hosabale said Pakistan's military and political leadership have lost India's confidence and it is time for civil society to lead the way. "The security and self-respect of a country have to be protected and the government of the day should take care of it. But at the same time, we need not close the doors. We should always be ready to engage them in a dialogue," he said. The RSS general secretary termed people-to-people contact the key in breaking the deadlock between the two countries and said that it "should be tried more and more now". While the government has been silent on track-two diplomacy, several intellectuals, including opposition leaders, have long advocated civil society engagement. "This is the one hope I think, because I believe strongly that ultimately the c

Be loyal to country you reside in: RSS message to Indian diaspora

The Indian diaspora should be loyal to the country they reside in and strive to be better citizens, while demonstrating that Hindus can contribute to local society and provide leadership in all walks of life, RSS General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale said here. Hosabale, who is on a visit to the US, said his conversations with a cross-section of Americans were focused on addressing misconceptions about the RSS that he said were a result of propaganda against the 100-year-old organisation for the past several decades. "All these years, the RSS has been working silently with the belief that our work is the message. Now, we thought that it is better to reach out. Our words should also become the message," Hosabale told PTI in an interview here. Hosabale arrived in the US last week after a tour of the UK, where he interacted with academic circles, thought leaders, policy experts and a cross-section of the Indian diaspora as part of the outreach efforts as the RSS marks its centenary ...

Bhagwat links global conflicts to selfish interests, calls for unity, peace

Selfish interests and the desire for dominance were the root cause of conflicts in the world, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said on Friday, asserting that lasting peace can only be achieved through unity, discipline and adherence to dharma. Addressing a gathering in Nagpur, Bhagwat said that for 2,000 years the world has experimented with various ideas to resolve conflicts with little success. Religious intolerance, forced conversions and ideas of superiority and inferiority still exist, he pointed out. The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief was speaking at the gathering after laying the foundation stone for the Vishwa Hindu Parishad's office in the city. Bhagwat said that India's ancient wisdom teaches that "all are connected and one", and called for a shift from conflict to harmony and cooperation. He further noted that even modern science is gradually moving towards this understanding. The RSS chief noted that selfish interests and the desire for dominance were the root cause o

RSS' top decision-making body to meet in Haryana's Samalkha from Mar 13

The expansion of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's work over the last year and plans for the future will be discussed at a key three-day meet of its top decision-making body in Haryana's Samalkha from March 13, a senior RSS functionary said on Wednesday. RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, along with other top Sangh leaders, BJP chief Nitin Nabin and presidents and other senior functionaries of its 32 sister organisations, among others, will attend the Akhil Bharatiya Pratinidhi Sabha (ABPS). Addressing a press conference in Samalkha, Panipat, Sunil Ambekar, RSS' Akhil Bharatiya Prachar Pramukh, said the meeting will review the activities of the Sangh during 2025-26 and present reports on significant initiatives carried out across various regions. From the RSS' organisational perspective, ABPS is the apex decision-making body of the Sangh. As this year marks the centenary of the Sangh, the meeting will include detailed discussions on major programmes and campaigns organised as part of the ...

Rahul appears in court over RSS defamation case; Sapkal as surety

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday appeared before a court at Bhiwandi in the district in a defamation case filed by an RSS activist, and presented his party's Maharashtra unit chief Harshwardhan Sapkal as his new 'surety' or guarantor for bail. As he travelled to Bhiwandi by road after landing in Mumbai, BJP workers showed him black flags at Mulund toll plaza and shouted slogans, accusing the Congress of maligning India's image through the Youth Congress's protest at the AI summit in Delhi. Gandhi, accompanied by Sapkal, party MP Varsha Gaikwad and his lawyers Narayan Iyer and Kushal Mor, reached the magistrate's court around 10:30 am. The court had asked the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha to appear in person and provide a new surety following the death of previous guarantor, former Union Minister Shivraj Patil Chakurkar, in December last year. Chakurkar had stood surety when the court granted bail to the Congress leader in 2016 upon his appearance. Sapkal on Saturda

CCP delegation holds talks with RSS, BJP, Congress amid political sparring

A Chinese Communist Party delegation met RSS, Congress leaders in New Delhi after holding talks with the BJP, with the visits prompting a political exchange between the ruling party and the Opposition

RSS-backed BMS demands higher social security limits from government

Currently, under the EPF, contributions are payable on a maximum wage ceiling of ₹15,000. Meanwhile, the wage ceiling for ESI is ₹21,000 per month

RSS no paramilitary group, can't be understood by looking at BJP: Bhagwat

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has said that despite the uniform and physical exercises, the Sangh is not a paramilitary organisation, and it would also be a huge mistake to try to understand it by looking at the BJP. The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh works to unite society and imbue it with the necessary qualities and virtues to ensure that India does not fall into the clutches of a foreign power again, he said, addressing a gathering of prominent persons here on Friday. "We wear a uniform, take out marches and do stick exercise. (But) If someone thinks it is a paramilitary organisation, it will be a mistake," he said, adding that it was difficult to understand the Sangh, which was a unique organisation. "If you want to understand the Sangh by looking at the BJP, it will be a huge mistake. The same (mistake) will happen if you try to understand it by looking at Vidya Bharti (an RSS-affiliated organisation)," Bhagwat said. Notably, the RSS is widely considered the parent organisation of the

Digvijaya Singh and the Congress' unfinished ideological argument

There's more to Digvijaya Singh than just a closet Hindutva-vadi at best and a rabid anti-RSS politician at worst

Politics@2025: Fault lines & turning points, the moments that shaped India

From terror and unrest to diplomacy, power shifts and ideological milestones, the moments that shaped India this year

Science and dharma differ in method, not purpose: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Friday said there was no conflict between science and dharma, and asserted that ultimately all seek the same truth through different paths. Addressing the Bharatiya Vigyan Sammelan here, Bhagwat said dharma was often misunderstood as religion, whereas it was actually the "science governing the functioning of creation". Dharma is not religion. It is the law by which creation runs. Whether one accepts it or not, no one can function outside it, he said, noting that imbalance in dharma leads to destruction. Science had historically "kept distance" from dharma due to the assumption that it had no place in scientific inquiry, he said and described such a stand as fundamentally incorrect. According to Bhagwat, the only difference between science and spirituality lies in methodology, as both aim at the same ultimate goal. There is no conflict between science and dharma or spirituality. The methodologies may differ, but the destination is the sameknowing the trut

Hard work, humility are hallmarks of new BJP working president Nitin Nabin

The RSS is looking at the BJP leadership over the next 15 years, beyond Narendra Modi. And both Mr Modi and Amit Shah like Nitin Nabin

We will work with truth, non-violence to remove Modi-RSS govt: Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday said his party stands with "satya (truth)" and vowed to remove the "Narendra Modi-RSS government". Addressing the party's 'Vote Chor Gaddi Chhod' rally at the Ramlila Maidan here, he launched a scathing attack on the Election Commission and mentioned the names of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, and Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi to allege that they were working for the BJP. "We will stand with 'satya' (truth) and will remove the Narendra Modi-RSS government from power. They have 'satta' (power), and they indulge in 'vote chori'," the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha said. Gandhi claimed that the BJP transferred Rs 10,000 during elections, but the poll panel did not take any action against them. "In this fight between truth and untruth, the Election Commission is working with the BJP government," he said. "(Prime Minister Narendra) Modi brought a new law to give immunity to EC; we will change this l

Elections, amendments and agitations: The political story of India in 2025

India's political landscape saw many changes in 2025, with big election wins, new laws, protests and major diplomatic moves shaping the discourse. Here's a look at key events

Defamation case against Rahul: Witness unavailable, next hearing on Dec 20

A court in Bhiwandi in Thane district on Saturday adjourned the hearing in the criminal defamation case filed against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi by a Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) worker to December 20 due to non-availability of a crucial prosecution witness. Advocate Narayan Iyer, counsel for Rahul Gandhi, confirmed the adjournment, stating that the witness, Ashok Saykar, currently Deputy Superintendent of Police in Barshi in Solapur, could not remain present due to personal reasons. Saykar's evidence is now likely to be recorded on December 29. His testimony is considered key because he, as police sub inspector in 2014, conducted the preliminary inquiry into the private defamation matter under Section 202 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC). It was on the basis of Saykar's submitted report that the court subsequently issued process (summons) against Rahul Gandhi under Section 500 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The criminal defamation case was filed by local RSS ...

World leaders listen to Modi, reflecting India's rising strength: Bhagwat

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has said world leaders listen carefully when Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks and this is happening because India's strength is getting manifested and the country is finding its rightful place. Speaking at an event organised in Pune on Monday to mark 100 years of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), Bhagwat suggested one should not look forward to celebrating milestones like jubilees or centenaries, but aim to complete the given task within the stipulated time. "That is what the Sangh has been doing. Though the Sangh has completed 100 years, braving challenges and weathering many storms, it is time to introspect why the task of uniting the entire society has taken so long," he told the gathering. It is generally believed that when India rises, global problems get resolved, conflicts diminish, and peace prevails, the RSS leader opined. "This is recorded in history, and we must recreate it. This is the need of the hour. The current global situation demand