Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat has said that Bharat is Akhand (undivided) and its unity rests on its ancestors, sanskriti, and motherland.
The RSS chief's comments come amid the government's preparation for the 2027 census, which will give updated demographic data across the country since 2011, including the birth rate.
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat reiterated that Islam has been a part of India since its introduction, and will remain in the country, while those who think that the religion will vanish are "not guided by Hindu thought".
Responding to whether the RSS decides the BJP president, Bhagwat said, "It is absolutely wrong to say that the RSS decides everything. We can give advice, but decisions are made in that field itself. If we were deciding, would it take so long? Take your time."
"There are opinions, but we discuss and form a consensus to decide whether it is against one's opinion or in favour of it. I will follow the collective decision. When that nature is there, quarrel doesn't exist. There can be matbhed (difference of opinion) here, but no manbhed (heart-to-h
The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) marked the beginning of its centenary celebrations with a three-day event in Delhi, where RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat addressed members and well-wishers.
As part of this, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Tuesday launched the centenary events with a three-day lecture series at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. The series starts on August 26 and will end on August 28, featuring evening discussions each day.