Overview

• Speaking at the Brahma Kumaris Vishwa Shanti Sarovar’s foundation day in Nagpur, Mohan Bhagwat said countries impose tariffs because they fear India growing stronger.
• He did not name the United States, though his remarks followed Washington’s reported 50% tariff on Indian goods, which New Delhi has called unfair and unreasonable.
• Bhagwat alleged foreign players are “mollycoddling” another country to create pressure on India, pointing to U.S. outreach to Pakistan during the tariff dispute.
• He urged a shift from an “I/me” mindset to “us,” saying compassion and overcoming fear would leave India without enemies as the world seeks solutions.
• Praising the women-led Brahma Kumaris, he said their focus on inner consciousness aligns with the RSS’s work and asserted India can offer answers to global problems.