GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 2nd Oct: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Thursday said that the global response after the Pahalgam terror attack revealed the true nature and extent of friendship of various nations with India. Speaking at RSS’s annual Vijaya Dashami rally, which also marked the centenary of the organisation, Bhagwat stressed that New Delhi must remain vigilant and strong on matters of national security.
“Even though we maintain friendly relations with other countries, and we will continue to do so, when it comes to our security, we need to be more careful, more watchful and stronger. After the Pahalgam attack, the positions taken by various countries also revealed which of them are our friends, and to what extent,” Bhagwat said.
The remarks appeared to be aimed at China, Turkey, and Azerbaijan — countries seen backing Islamabad in global forums, including the United Nations and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor.
Referring to the terror strike, Bhagwat noted that terrorists had crossed the border into Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam and killed 26 Indians after checking their religion. “This caused immense pain and anger in the country. Our government made complete preparations and gave a firm rebuttal. In the aftermath, the leadership’s resolve, the valour of our armed forces and the unity of society were evident,” he added.
He further said extremist forces had been dealt with firmly, while society itself distanced from them after realising their “hollowness.” “They will be controlled. A major hurdle has now been removed in that area,” Bhagwat said.
The RSS chief also voiced concern over the recent upheaval in Nepal, which saw a nationwide Gen-Z-led movement result in regime change. “The regime change in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and, more recently, Nepal due to a violent outburst of public anger is a concern for us. The forces wanting to create such disturbances in Bharat are active inside as well as outside our country. Violent uprising doesn’t lead to anything. They only lead to anarchy. Unrest gives opportunity to foreign powers to meddle,” he cautioned.
On economic issues, Bhagwat highlighted the punitive tariffs imposed by the US on Indian imports under President Donald Trump. “The tariff policy implemented by the US was done keeping in mind their own interest. We need to rely on swadeshi and focus on self-reliance,” he remarked.
Founded in Nagpur in 1925 on the day of Dussehra by Keshav Baliram Hedgewar, the RSS marked its 100th anniversary at this year’s Vijaya Dashami event.
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