Archive · 21 Sep 2026
RSS Leader Calls Casteism, Untouchability Stigma On Hindu Society
RSS leader Dattatreya Hosabale spoke to volunteers in Bhopal.
He said people should not be treated differently because of their birth or caste.
He called casteism and untouchability a harmful stigma on Hindu society.
He said laws alone cannot end these problems.
People must also change their own behavior.
He asked people from different communities to work together.
He said patriotism should be practiced every day, not only on national holidays.
He also encouraged daily neighborhood gatherings and stronger character among young people.
RSS general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale said birth-based discrimination is not part of Hindu culture.
He described casteism and untouchability as a stigma on Hindu society.
Hosabale said ending discrimination requires personal conduct, not laws alone.
He urged people across castes, sects, languages, and regions to unite and work together.
He called for daily local gatherings and stronger youth character to support society and national progress.
- Who
- Dattatreya Hosabale, general secretary of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, addressed RSS volunteers; Lt General (retired) Narendra Kotwal was the chief guest.
- What
- Hosabale called casteism and untouchability a stigma on Hindu society and urged people to reject caste discrimination.
- When
- He addressed the gathering on Sunday; no specific date was provided.
- Where
- Lal Parade Ground in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.
- Why
- He said personal conduct, social unity, and organized community action are necessary to eliminate discrimination and support national progress.
- Speaker
- Dattatreya Hosabale, RSS general secretary
- Event
- Gathering of RSS volunteers from five districts
- Location
- Lal Parade Ground, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
- Main message
- Casteism and untouchability are a stigma on Hindu society
- Proposed approach
- End discrimination through personal conduct as well as legal measures
- Community call
- People were urged to gather in localities for at least one hour daily throughout the year
- Chief guest
- Lt General (retired) Narendra Kotwal