NEW DELHI: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat, during the Dussehra event in Nagpur on Saturday, voiced strong criticism against anti-Hindu and anti-minority forces operating in Bangladesh. He said, “What happened in our neighbouring Bangladesh? It might have some immediate reasons but those who are concerned will discuss it. But, due to that chaos, the tradition of committing atrocities against Hindus was repeated there.”
“For the first time, Hindus united and came on roads for their protection.But, by the time this radical nature of committing atrocities out of anger is there – not only Hindus, but all minorities will be in danger,” Bhagwat added.
Bhagwat said that there is a need for global Hindu support for those affected and urged the Indian government to offer assistance adding, “Being weak is a crime. If we are weak, we are inviting atrocity. Wherever we are, we need to be united and empowered.”
Commenting on the narratives circulating in Bangladesh, Bhagwat said, “In Bangladesh, such discussions are going on that we have a threat from India and hence we have to side with Pakistan since they have a nuclear weapon we can stop India… We all know which countries are pushing such discussions, and narrations, we don’t need to take their name. Their wish is to create such conditions in India as well. Such industries are being run to stop India. Deep state, wokeism, and cultural-marxism are a few words that are in discussion. I have discussed it last year as well. A few people said that these things are not here – but they are for a long time…”
Taking an indirect dig at the Bengal government in the handling of RG Kar rape-murder case, Bhagwat said, “In Kolkata doctor’s rape, some tried to protect criminals; nexus of crime, politics and poisonous culture ruining us.”
He also expressed concern over the propagation of divisive narratives aimed at destabilising Indian society. Bhagwat said, “We have such a big and diverse society – to create that diversity as a division, or to divide even when there is no diversity but to make them think that we are diverse and hence we are aloof – giving such narration – to agitate people, to create an environment when the society loses faith and start disrespecting govt, law & order, administration – it helps in establishing supremacy over the country by remaining abroad.”
Referring to the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, he said, “Situations are challenging sometimes and sometimes good… Human life is materially happier than before but we see that in this happy and developed human society, many struggles continue. The war that started between Israel and Hamas – everyone is worried about how broader it will be and what impact it will have on others.”