Politics · India · 9 hrs ago
Bhagwat urges protests in India to seek solutions, not deepen divisions
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat spoke at the organisation’s Vijayadashami event in Nagpur on Tuesday, as it marked its centenary.
He said protests are a normal response to social problems and administrative failures, but they should seek solutions rather than deepen divisions.
His remarks came amid protests demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the revision of voter lists.
Bhagwat alleged that forces seeking to weaken India could exploit public discontent, and said some political leaders might support them for personal gain.
He cited unrest in France, Nepal and Bangladesh, while arguing that changing a government does not by itself solve underlying problems.
The political dispute over the protests continues, with opposition groups saying their demands concern electoral transparency and democratic rights.
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said protests should seek solutions and avoid creating hostility or divisions in society.
Speaking at the organisation’s annual Vijayadashami event in Nagpur on October 20, 2026, he warned that domestic unrest could be exploited by forces seeking to weaken India.
He said political leaders and protesters should act within the Constitution and law and avoid being driven by electoral gains or popularity.
Bhagwat’s remarks came amid protests over alleged irregularities in the revision of electoral rolls and calls for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to resign.
The opposition rejected comparisons between its protests and unrest abroad, saying its demands concerned electoral transparency and democratic rights.
- Who
- RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat addressed the gathering. Prime Minister Narendra Modi later praised his speech.
- What
- Bhagwat urged protests to seek solutions and avoid deepening social divisions. He also warned that unrest could be exploited by forces seeking to weaken India.
- When
- October 20, 2026.
- Where
- The RSS’s Vijayadashami event at Reshimbagh Ground in Nagpur, India.
- Why
- He said social problems and administrative shortcomings can lead to protests, but warned against hostility and political exploitation. His remarks came amid protests over alleged irregularities in electoral-roll revision and demands for Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation.
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat
Opposition
Protests
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat
Protests are natural, but should seek solutions and avoid creating hostility or divisions.
Opposition
The opposition said its protests concerned electoral transparency and democratic rights.
Comparisons with unrest abroad
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat
Bhagwat warned that forces seeking to weaken India could exploit domestic grievances and divisions.
Opposition
The opposition rejected comparisons between its protests and violent events abroad.
Bhagwat delivered his annual Vijayadashami address at the RSS centenary celebration in Nagpur.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Bhagwat’s speech in a post on X.
- Speaker
- Mohan Bhagwat, RSS chief
- Event
- RSS centenary Vijayadashami celebrations
- Date
- October 20, 2026
- Location
- Reshimbagh Ground, Nagpur
- Protest issue
- Alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls
- Official named
- Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar
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What people are saying
Whether it is a section of society staging a protest, the government and administration taking action to maintain peace and order, or political leaders responding to the situation, our actions must not create discord, hostility, resentment or divisions within our united society,
We must remain vigilant to ensure that the temptation of electoral gains, cheap popularity or political advantage does not overpower our judgement and goodwill,
It is also not our experience that only the government can solve all of society’s problems, or that problems get solved only through agitations. Problems can also be solved through the activity of society and mutual dialogue,
সমস্যার নিরসন মূল উদ্দেশ্য হওয়া উচিত এবং আমাদের কোনও কাজকর্ম যেন বিদ্বেষ না ছড়ায়, শালীনতার সীমা যেন বজায় থাকে।