Archive · 3 Jan 2026
RSS Chief Clarifies Role During Bhopal Visit
The leader of the RSS, Mohan Bhagwat, is visiting Bhopal for two days.
He talked to young people, important citizens, and women.
He also explained that the RSS is not a para-military organization, even though they wear uniforms and do exercises.
Bhagwat said the RSS works to unite society and prevent foreign domination.
He mentioned that the RSS is not a reaction to any specific force and is unique in its mission.
He also discussed how India has been invaded multiple times and emphasized the importance of understanding oneself and uniting as a society.
RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat is on a two-day visit to Bhopal.
He clarified that the RSS is not a para-military organization despite wearing uniforms and doing exercises.
Bhagwat interacted with youths, eminent citizens, and women during his stay.
The visit is part of the RSS's centenary year celebrations.
He emphasized the importance of uniting society and preventing foreign domination.
- Who
- RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat
- What
- Clarified the RSS's role and interacted with various groups
- When
- Friday and January 3
- Where
- Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- To celebrate the RSS's centenary year and address misconceptions about the organization
RSS Perspective
Critics' Perspective
Nature of RSS
RSS Perspective
The RSS is a unique organization focused on uniting society and instilling virtues, not a para-military organization.
Critics' Perspective
Critics may view the RSS's uniform and exercises as indicative of a para-military structure.
Purpose of RSS
RSS Perspective
The RSS aims to unite society and prevent foreign domination, not as a reaction to any specific force.
Critics' Perspective
Some may perceive the RSS as a reactionary or oppositional organization.
- Person
- Mohan Bhagwat
- Organization
- RSS
- Location
- Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
- Event Duration
- Two days
- Event Purpose
- Celebrate RSS centenary year and clarify the organization's role
- Key Participants
- Youths, eminent citizens, women
- Venues
- Kushabhau Thakre Convention Centre, Ravindra Bhawan
