New Delhi: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Thursday emphasized the importance of an undivided Bharat (Akhand Bharat), stating that the nation’s unity rests on its ancestors, cultural heritage, and motherland.
Speaking on the final day of a three-day lecture series at Vigyan Bhavan, Delhi, marking the centenary of the RSS, Bhagwat said, “Bharat is Akhand (undivided); it is a fact of life. Our ancestors, sanskriti, and motherland unite us. Akhand Bharat is not merely about politics but about the unity of the people’s consciousness. When this sentiment awakens, everyone will live in peace and prosperity.”
Addressing misconceptions about the Sangh, he added, “Our ancestors and sanskriti are the same. Worship practices may differ, but our identity is one. Changing religion does not change one’s community. Mutual trust must be built on all sides. Muslims must overcome the fear that joining hands with others will erase their Islam.” He also highlighted that Hindu sentiments regarding Mathura and Kashi are natural.
The conference, themed “100 Years of RSS Journey – New Horizons”, saw interactions with people from various walks of life on Tuesday and Wednesday, with Bhagwat responding to queries on the final day. RSS Sarkaryavah Dattatreya Hosabale, Northern Region Sanghchalak Pawan Jindal, and Delhi Prant Sanghchalak Anil Agarwal were present on stage, while the programme was conducted by Prant Karyavah Anil Gupta.
Bhagwat underscored the Sangh’s contributions to India’s freedom struggle and social movements, saying, “The Sangh never raises a separate flag for social movements, but swayamsevaks are free to contribute wherever good work is being done.”
Clarifying the organisational structure, he added, “The Sangh has no subordinate organisations; all are independent, autonomous, and self-reliant.” While differences may occasionally arise between the Sangh and associated organisations or political parties
