Archive · 6 Aug 2026
RSS Chief Bhagwat: Reservation to continue while social discrimination exists
An important leader in India named Mohan Bhagwat talked to some young people in Mumbai.
He spoke about a rule called "reservation" that helps people from groups who were treated unfairly for a long time.
Mr. Bhagwat said this rule will stay as long as unfair treatment still happens.
He also said that people who have already become successful should be generous and give up their help.
That way, others who still need help can get it.
He explained that reservation is not meant to last forever.
He believes the need for it will end one day.
He said people should use the help to improve their lives.
He also said politicians should stop fighting over this issue.
He wants everyone to think about what is best for the whole country.
RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat said caste-based reservation will continue as long as social discrimination exists.
He urged those who have already attained social and economic progress to give up reservation benefits.
Bhagwat said reservation is not a "permanent measure" and people should improve their lives and help others.
He said the need for reservation will end sooner, and only then should discussions about its future take place.
Without naming any political party, he criticised the politicisation of reservation, saying it was introduced for social unity.
- Who
- RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat
- What
- Stated that reservation will continue as long as social discrimination exists, called it not a permanent measure, urged progressed beneficiaries to give up benefits, and criticised its politicisation.
- When
- Thursday, August 6, 2026
- Where
- Mumbai, during an interaction with Gen Z and Gen Alpha
- Why
- Because reservation exists for social reasons and its need will end once social discrimination ends.
- Speaker
- Mohan Bhagwat, RSS Chief
- Event
- Interaction with Gen Z and Gen Alpha
- Location
- Mumbai
- Date
- Thursday, August 6, 2026
- Key statement
- Reservation will continue as long as social discrimination exists
- Position
- Reservation is not a "permanent measure"
- Appeal
- Beneficiaries who have attained social and economic progress should give up benefits
- Criticism
- Politicisation of reservation, without naming any political party