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The Great Decoupling: RSS is Not the BJP, Says Bhagwat

Mohan Bhagwat just threw a massive curveball at the usual political commentary. The thing is, the RSS chief says everyone is making a “big mistake” by looking at the Sangh through the lens of the BJP.

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Actually, he spent over an hour in Kolkata trying to rip those two identities apart. Basically, while some Swayamsevaks are in politics or the ruling party, he insists the Sangh’s mission is about the whole of Hindu society, not just winning elections (let’s be real, that’s a hard sell for most critics).

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And here’s the kicker. Bhagwat is redefining what it means to be “Hindu.”

Specifically, he says being Hindu isn’t a name, but an attribute. Instead of focusing on rituals, attire, or even language, he claims that anyone who respects their motherland is a Hindu. As a result, he addressed the Muslim community directly.

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Actually, he stated that while their “worship” might be different, they are part of a unified nation and culture. Consequently, he challenged the narrative that the Sangh is anti-Muslim, telling people to change their opinion if they don’t find evidence of hate in the RSS’s actual work.

In fact, he didn’t stop at identity; he went after the government’s checkbook. The thing is, Bhagwat criticized the idea of using public money for temples or mosques. Basically, he pointed out that the Somnath temple and the Ram Mandir were built with money from society, not the state.

And then Y followed. He called the proposed Babri Masjid a “political conspiracy” designed just for votes. Instead of a tidy wrap-up, he left a stern warning: the government should stay out of temple construction entirely.

The thing is, the speech felt like a lecture on history and social reform. Actually, he traced the roots of Indian awakening back to Raja Ram Mohan Roy and the Congress’s early struggle. As a result, he’s pushing for a “political awakening” in West Bengal that goes beyond simple party lines.

And then Y followed. He wrapped up by saying the Sangh wants to organize society itself, not just build a separate club within it. Consequently, the message is clear: the RSS wants to be seen as a cultural bedrock, not just a political backend.

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