Overview
- Mohan Bhagwat, RSS chief, described the Pahalgam terror attack as a fight between righteousness ('Dharma') and unrighteousness ('Adharma'), not merely a conflict of religions.
- He condemned the targeting of victims based on religion, asserting that Hindus would never engage in such actions and emphasizing the importance of moral strength.
- Bhagwat highlighted the necessity of societal unity, stating that a united society can deter malicious intent and prevent future tragedies.
- Drawing on the epic narrative of Ram and Ravana, he argued that evil must be confronted with visible strength, only after offering opportunities for reform.
- Bhagwat stressed that while hatred is not intrinsic to Hindu values, true non-violence requires the capacity to resist aggression when necessary.