RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat addresses a e book pageant, in Nagpur, on November 29, 2025. Photograph Credit score: PTI
Nationalism will not be a difficulty in India when in comparison with different nations, and limiting the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) by calling it a nationalist group is a results of misplaced understanding, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat mentioned on Saturday (November 29, 2025).
“Folks name us Rashtravaadi (nationalist). We do not have disputes with anybody; we keep away from disputes. It isn’t a part of our nature. Our nature and tradition are to progress collectively. This isn’t the case with many overseas nations,” Mr. Bhagwat mentioned, addressing a e book pageant at Nagpur.
The Indian thought of nation was totally different, he mentioned. “Our thought of nation may be very totally different from their thought of nation. They checked out how one can translate nation into English. They mentioned it is a nation, and known as it nationalism. We do not even know our phrases now — we all know their phrases,” he mentioned.
“Nationalism will not be a difficulty in India; nation has at all times been there. We consider within the idea of nationality, not nationalism. We even consider the idea of nationhood, Rashtravaadcan occur,” Mr. Bhagwat mentioned.
“After we say Rashtravaadthen that will get related to the Western thought of nationalism which resulted in two World Wars. The ego of the nation is the rationale. However our nation will not be suitable with egos. It has come into existence after the dissolution of egos….individuals thought of themselves one,” he mentioned.
The Nagpur Guide Competition is being held from November 22 to 30 on the Reshimbagh Floor in Nagpur. The occasion, with over 300 stalls, celebrates literature and studying.
Revealed – November 29, 2025 08:23 pm IST