RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat's Strong Message On Bangladesh: 'If 1.25 Crore Hindus Decide To Fight...'

Mumbai: Just days before the national election on February 12 in Bangladesh, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday talked about the situation of Hindus in crisis-hit Bangladesh

What did the RSS chief say?

The RSS chief said that if the Bangladesh's Hindu population choose to stand and fight for their rights, then they will receive the support of Hindus across the world.

While addressing the second day of the RSS lecture series in Mumbai, Mohan Bhagwat said that "There are about 1.25 crore Hindus in Bangladesh. If they decide to stay there and fight, all Hindus across the world will help them."

The RSS chief was speaking at the two-day Vyakhyanmala titled '100 Years of Sangh Journey: New Horizons', organised to mark the RSS centenary at the Nehru Centre in Worli.

What did RSS say about changing population?

Mohan Bhagwat said that the earlier governments had not done enough to address changing population dynamics in India.

He said that the major reasons behind the shift are birth rates and illegal immigration.

"The government earlier did not do enough on population changes. Birth rate and illegal immigration are reasons. Now that the government has started acting, it will be successful," Bhagwat said.

The RSS chief further said that, “India cannot be broken now. Those who try to break India will be broken."

What did RSS chief say about funds?

While addressing question about the organisation’s funding, Mohan Bhagwat said the RSS does not depend on corporate or institutional money.

"People are curious about RSS funds. We raise funds from our workers. When we travel, we ask for tiffin instead of buying food. We stay in the homes of workers, not in hotels," he said.

Regarding the issue of caste, Bhagwat said the RSS does not discriminate.

"Anyone from any caste can become RSS chief. SC-ST is no disqualification and Brahmin is no qualification. We work for all castes, though RSS initially started with Brahmins," he said.

What did Bhagwat say about work in Muslim-dominated areas?

While addressing the question regarding the work in Muslim-dominated areas, Bhagwat said the Sangh avoids confrontation.

“Challenges in Muslim areas are handled by not responding. They may use cuss words, but we don’t respond. That way conflict does not increase," he said.