Nagpur: Mohan Bhagwat Urges Swadeshi, Self-Reliance at RSS Centenary; Warns Against Violent Protests Amid Trump’s Tariff War

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Nagpur: Amid the ongoing tariff war triggered by US President Donald Trump, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Thursday emphasized that India must depend on swadeshi and self-reliance to chart its path toward progress. He made these remarks during the centenary celebrations of the RSS, coinciding with the auspicious occasion of Vijayadashami, at the organization’s headquarters in Nagpur.

Addressing the gathering, Bhagwat said, “The new tariff policy implemented by the US was done keeping in mind the interest of their own. But everyone is affected by them… The world functions with dependence on each other; this is how relations between any two nations are maintained. No country can survive in isolation.”

Highlighting the importance of balancing self-reliance with global ties, he added, “This dependence must not turn into compulsion… We need to rely on swadeshi and focus on self-reliance… Yet strive to maintain diplomatic relations with all our friendly nations, which will be with our wish and without compulsion.”

Bhagwat also spoke on people’s protests across the world, warning against governments losing touch with citizens’ concerns. “When the government stays away from the people and is largely unaware of their problems, and policies are not made in their interests, people turn against the government. But using this way to express their unhappiness benefits no one… If we see the history of all the political revolutions so far, none of them has ever achieved their objective.”

He further said violent protests only create opportunities for external powers. “All the revolutions in nations with governments have transformed frontal nations into capitalist nations… No aim is achieved in violent protests, but the powers sitting outside the country get a platform to play their games,” the RSS chief noted.

Earlier in the day, Bhagwat paid tribute to RSS founder Dr. KB Hedgewar. The event, marking 100 years since the organization’s establishment in 1925, was attended by former President Ram Nath Kovind as chief guest.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also praised RSS swayamsevaks in a detailed blog, acknowledging their contributions over the years.

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