Mohan Bhagwat: India’s Hindu Identity Means National Duty

Bengaluru witnessed RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s declaration that being Hindu in India signifies a fundamental responsibility towards the nation. He asserted that the idea of an ‘A-Hindu’ is non-existent, given that all Indians share common ancestral roots, establishing Hinduism as the land’s core culture. Bhagwat defined India as a Hindu Rashtra, explaining that the Muslim and Christian communities are also descendants of Hindu origins. Therefore, he stated, the Hindu identity necessitates a commitment to the well-being of Bharat. Presenting his analysis, Bhagwat outlined four categories of Hindu societal engagement, ranging from pride to forgetting their roots. He reiterated the shared ancestry principle and the inherent responsibility of the Hindu identity. Concluding his remarks, he called for Hindu societal unity to spread the message of global unity (‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’) and to champion an Indian ethical framework rooted in compassion that the world can adopt. The event was part of the RSS’s centenary celebrations, attended by a large assembly of prominent individuals.