Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat emphasized the need for Hindu society to come together, strengthen itself, and counter challenges such as population decline and forced conversions. Speaking in Lucknow, Bhagwat highlighted the importance of increasing the Hindu population by advocating for families to have at least three children to ensure the community’s long-term survival. He warned that societies with fewer than three children per family face the risk of extinction, urging newlyweds to recognize this responsibility.
Bhagwat also called for an end to conversions driven by greed or coercion and emphasized the significance of the “Ghar Wapsi” program to welcome back those interested in returning to Hinduism. He stressed the importance of supporting and integrating returnees while addressing the issue of illegal infiltration by advocating for the identification and exclusion of infiltrators from society.
The RSS chief reiterated the necessity for Hindu society to organize and empower itself to protect its identity and future while promoting harmony and eliminating discrimination within the broader Indian community. He underscored the message of unity and collective responsibility, urging Hindu families to understand the scientific viewpoint that having at least three children is crucial for societal continuity.
Bhagwat also discussed the role of women in society, highlighting their power as the foundation of families and homes. He emphasized the need to train women in self-protection and rejected Western views of women as wives, instead emphasizing the traditional Indian perspective of women as powerful figures akin to demons and warriors.
Addressing questions on UGC guidelines, Bhagwat emphasized the importance of following the law and resolving conflicts through constitutional means. He advocated for unity and coordination to address societal issues, emphasizing the need to prevent conflicts based on caste differences. Bhagwat expressed confidence in India’s potential to lead globally in offering solutions to international challenges.
He called for regular meetings at the local level to promote social harmony, dispel misunderstandings, and support the vulnerable. Bhagwat cautioned against external elements seeking to disrupt goodwill and urged for internal unity and mutual support to overcome challenges. Representatives from various spiritual and social organizations, including Sikh, Buddhist, and Jain communities, attended the event in support of the message of unity and harmony.
