Overview
- He said there is “no Ahindu” in Bharat, described the nation as a Hindu Rashtra, and cast the RSS’s purpose as organising society rather than seeking power.
- He argued the RSS is legally treated as a “body of individuals,” citing Income Tax and court treatment and three past bans as evidence of government recognition.
- He said Muslims and Christians may attend shakhas if they set aside “separateness” and identify as “sons of Bharat Mata” within a broader Hindu society.
- He outlined a centenary-year expansion to extend RSS work to every village and social stratum, targeting organisation of “all 142 crore” people.
- His remarks followed renewed challenges from Congress leaders and recent scrutiny in Karnataka, keeping debate over the RSS’s status and activities in public view.