RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, on Sunday, 8th February, spoke strongly about the condition of Hindus in Bangladesh, saying they would not be alone if they chose to stand up for their rights. Addressing the second day of a lecture series in Mumbai, he said that around 1.25 crore Hindus live in Bangladesh. “If they decide to stay there and fight, all Hindus across the world will help them,” he stated.
He was speaking at a two-day event titled ‘100 Years of Sangh Journey: New Horizons’, organised at the Nehru Centre in Worli to mark the RSS completing 100 years.
#WATCH | Mumbai, Maharashtra: RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat says, "… The incident that happened in Bangladesh… there are still 1.25 crore Hindus in Bangladesh. If they unite, they can utilise the political system there for their own benefit, for their own security, but they have to… pic.twitter.com/NamEd0hDPc
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Bhagwat’s remarks come at a time when Bangladesh has been witnessing unrest and violence, especially targeting the Hindu communities of the country. In recent months, there has been a rise in mob attacks against Hindus. The situation worsened after the death of radical student leader Sharif Osman Hadi and the political turmoil that followed former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s ouster. The so-called student-led protests on 5th August, 2024 led to widespread instability.
During the unrest, several Hindus, including businessmen, labourers and students, were reportedly killed. Many attacks happened during protests that later turned into organised violence against minorities.
Population, immigration and India’s strength
Speaking about domestic issues, Bhagwat said past governments had failed to act properly on changing population patterns in India. He pointed to birth rates and illegal immigration as key reasons behind demographic changes. According to him, the present government has started addressing these concerns and will see success.
He also made it clear that India cannot be weakened. “India cannot be broken now. Those who try to break India will be broken,” he said.
RSS funding and social inclusion
Bhagwat also responded to questions about how the RSS functions and manages its funds. He said the organisation does not depend on corporate or institutional money. Instead, it raises funds from its own workers. He added that RSS members often stay at workers’ homes while travelling and prefer simple arrangements, even asking for home-cooked food instead of spending on hotels.
On the issue of caste, Bhagwat said the RSS does not discriminate. “Anyone from any caste can become RSS chief. Being SC or ST is no disqualification, and being Brahmin is no qualification,” he said, adding that although the RSS may have started with Brahmins, it now works for all sections of society.
He also spoke about working in Muslim-majority areas, saying the Sangh avoids confrontation. According to him, even if there is provocation, they choose not to react so that tensions do not rise.
A day earlier, on Saturday, 7th January, Bhagwat had said that the RSS is not against anyone and does not seek political power. He said its only aim is to unite society, recalling that the founder, Dr Keshav Baliram Hedgewar, started the organisation in 1925 to address the lack of unity in society.
