Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat has said that Muslims and Christians living in India worship the country with their worship and customs, if they believe in Indian culture then they are also Hindus.
Mohan Bhagwat reached Assam on Monday (November 17, 2025) on a three-day visit. Here he is scheduled to address a youth conference on Wednesday. Mohan Bhagwat said during a program here, ‘Shivaji Maharaj is respected all over India, Rana Pratap is respected all over India. He was from the same province, Buddha was from Bihar, Mahavir was from Bihar, this is accepted everywhere. Because it is our matter of pride, we have everyone’s respect. Such people, who carry the devotion to the motherland, the pride of their ancestors and the heritage of our culture, are all Hindus.
Bhagwat, while interacting with eminent personalities here, claimed that ‘Hindu’ is not just a religious term, but a civilizational identity rooted in thousands of years of cultural continuity. He said, ‘India and Hindu are synonymous. India does not need any official declaration to be a Hindu nation. Its civilizational nature already reflects this.
He said, ‘Hindu religion and Hindu culture are not limited to just food and worship. She is inclusive and can take more people in. Without giving up their worship and customs, Muslims and Christians also do devotion in this country, believe in Indian culture and believe in Indian ancestors, then they are Hindus.
Bhagwat said that the RSS was founded not to oppose or harm anyone, but to focus on character building and contribute to making India a global leader. He said, ‘The method of uniting India amidst diversity is called RSS.’
Bhagwat called for confidence, vigilance and a strong attachment to one’s land and identity to deal with the concerns related to demographic changes in Assam.
He spoke on issues such as illegal immigration, the need for a balanced population policy including the three-child norm for Hindus and the importance of opposing divisive religious conversions. He also advocated responsible use of social media, especially among the youth.
Describing the Northeast as a great example of India’s unity in diversity, he said personalities like Lachit Borphukan and Srimanta Sankardev not only have regional significance but also have national relevance and inspire all Indians. Mohan Bhagwat urged all sections of the society to work collectively and selflessly for nation building.
‘If Muslims and Christians do devotion in India then they are also Hindus’, said RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat has said that Muslims and Christians living in India worship the country with their worship and customs, if they believe in Indian culture then they are also Hindus.
Mohan Bhagwat reached Assam on Monday (November 17, 2025) on a three-day visit. Here he is scheduled to address a youth conference on Wednesday. Mohan Bhagwat said during a program here, ‘Shivaji Maharaj is respected all over India, Rana Pratap is respected all over India. He was from the same province, Buddha was from Bihar, Mahavir was from Bihar, this is accepted everywhere. Because it is our matter of pride, we have everyone’s respect. Such people, who carry the devotion to the motherland, the pride of their ancestors and the heritage of our culture, are all Hindus.
Bhagwat, while interacting with eminent personalities here, claimed that ‘Hindu’ is not just a religious term, but a civilizational identity rooted in thousands of years of cultural continuity. He said, ‘India and Hindu are synonymous. India does not need any official declaration to be a Hindu nation. Its civilizational nature already reflects this.
He said, ‘Hindu religion and Hindu culture are not limited to just food and worship. She is inclusive and can take more people in. Without giving up their worship and customs, Muslims and Christians also do devotion in this country, believe in Indian culture and believe in Indian ancestors, then they are Hindus.
Bhagwat said that the RSS was founded not to oppose or harm anyone, but to focus on character building and contribute to making India a global leader. He said, ‘The method of uniting India amidst diversity is called RSS.’
Bhagwat called for confidence, vigilance and a strong attachment to one’s land and identity to deal with the concerns related to demographic changes in Assam.
He spoke on issues such as illegal immigration, the need for a balanced population policy including the three-child norm for Hindus and the importance of opposing divisive religious conversions. He also advocated responsible use of social media, especially among the youth.
Describing the Northeast as a great example of India’s unity in diversity, he said personalities like Lachit Borphukan and Srimanta Sankardev not only have regional significance but also have national relevance and inspire all Indians. Mohan Bhagwat urged all sections of the society to work collectively and selflessly for nation building.
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