Overview
- Interacting with eminent citizens in Guwahati, Mohan Bhagwat said anyone who takes pride in Bharat is a Hindu, casting the term as a civilisational identity rather than a narrow religious label.
- Bhagwat asserted that Bharat and Hindu are synonymous and said India does not need an official declaration to be a Hindu rashtra because its civilisational ethos already reflects it.
- He stated that Muslims and Christians who honor the country, follow Indian culture, and take pride in Indian ancestors can be considered Hindus without abandoning their religious practices.
- Addressing Assam-specific concerns, he urged vigilance over demographic change, calling for checks on illegal infiltration, restraint on religious conversions, and a balanced population policy including a three‑child norm for Hindus.
- As part of year‑long centenary outreach, the RSS is conducting PNS and Vyakhyanmala events across the Northeast and eastern states, with Bhagwat scheduled to visit Manipur from November 20–22 and the campaign highlighting the five‑point Panch Parivartan agenda.