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Tuesday, August 26, 2025
TopicMohan Bhagwat

Topic: Mohan Bhagwat

Why Bhagwat brought up East Timor, South Sudan & Kosovo in speech about ‘population imbalance’

In his Vijayadashmi speech, the RSS chief claimed these ‘new countries’ emerged because of ‘religion-based population imbalance’. Here’s a look at the history he was referring to.

‘RSS stands for Hindu Rashtra, not anti-anybody’: Mohan Bhagwat slams ‘scare-mongering’

Speaking at annual Vijayadashami event, RSS chief says Sangh organises Hindu society to protect 'dharma, sanskriti and samaj'. He also emphasises goal of 'Akhand Bharat'.

‘Religion-based imbalance can’t be ignored’ — Mohan Bhagwat calls for population control policy

At Dussehra rally, RSS chief cites Kosovo, South Sudan as countries that emerged due to 'imbalance'. He speaks in support of govt's economic policies & urges focus on job creation.

Mohan Bhagwat’s right — no word wounds Hindus like kafir does

In South Africa, the word kaffir, as the blacks were pejoratively called, has been outlawed. It's time India too bans 'kafir'.

Crackdown on PFI will ‘curb spread of Islamic radicalism’, says Hindu Right press

ThePrint’s round-up of how pro-Hindutva media covered and commented on news and topical issues over the past few weeks.

Golwalkar to Bhagwat, why RSS chiefs meet Muslim leaders — ‘De-Arabisation’ of Indian Islam

Mohan Bhagwat isn't the first RSS chief who has held meeting with Muslim leaders. RSS’ second chief M.S. Golwalkar had held talks with Muslim scholars as well.

Mohan Bhagwat’s mosque trip left BJP clueless. Only Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi is smiling

BJP ministers have been told to keep handy a list of their ministries' work. Used to praising Modi, they are worried what they will say if the PM asks them about their work.

Our take on Leicester violence, PFI leaders’ arrest and Cheetah’s return to India— in 50 words

ThePrint view on the most important issues this week.

Bhagwat’s mosque visit part of ‘systematic outreach to fight Muslim fanatics’, says RSS

Prior to his visit to Delhi mosque & madrasa, the Sangh chief held talks with Muslim intellectuals. But experts assert outreach should go beyond symbolism & reflect at ground level.

On Camera

India will absorb Trump tariff impact due to its Achilles’ heel

Like China, India remains a big domestic market, which will continue to attract investment, but the US tariffs will make India unattractive for future investments.

New insolvency frameworks to shorter timelines, how 2025 amendment bill proposes to transform IBC

New bill aims to fix key issues with IBC 2016, including delays & patchy implementation, and protect creditors, with window for genuine promoters to retain control of their companies.

Was Pahalgam a trap by Pakistan to lure India into a conflict? An Army officer thinks so

Speaking at tri-service seminar, Major General SP Vishwasrao also said farmers’ protest, anti-CAA agitation & situation in Manipur was part of ‘larger ploy’ to destabilise India.

That Oval Office picture for ages deserves closer Indian reading, with a geopolitical lens

Putin sees this as a victory. Europeans have decided to deal with Trump on his terms for the sake of the larger Western alliance. We look at the lessons for us in India.