Overview
- Answering questions on legality, Mohan Bhagwat said registration is not mandatory, described the RSS as an unregistered body of individuals, and cited court rulings and tax treatment including exemptions on guru dakshina.
- Reiterating a civilisational view, he said there is no ‘Ahindu’ in India and that Muslims and Christians share common ancestry with Hindus, framing diversity as a ‘decoration of unity’.
- He stated the RSS aims to organise society for the nation’s glory rather than seek power, adding it backs policies over parties and stays out of electoral politics.
- Explaining current outreach, Bhagwat said the RSS is in dialogue with different Muslim groups to ‘erase differences’ and rebuild a shared sense of oneness.
- Responding to attacks from Karnataka Congress leaders over registration and influence, he dismissed the criticism as counterproductive, saying it only makes the Sangh more prominent.