“Love Jihad Is Not Love, It’s a Trap”, warns Mohan Bhagwat
RSS chief stresses women’s empowerment, family dialogue and tribal integration at twin Bhopal meets
- Bhagwat flags women’s empowerment and social harmony as RSS priorities
- Calls for family dialogue and legal action in cases linked to “Love Jihad”
- Rejects narratives separating tribal communities from mainstream society
- Urges continuous grassroots engagement to preserve cultural unity
GG News Bureau
Bhopal, 3rd Jan: Projecting women’s empowerment and social cohesion as central to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh’s (RSS) ideological and organisational roadmap, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday highlighted growing social challenges, including what the Sangh terms “Love Jihad,” and called for stronger outreach to tribal communities.
Addressing the Stree Shakti Samvad at Shivneri Bhavan and the Samajik Sadbhav Sammelan at Kushabhau Thakre Auditorium, Bhagwat said the protection of women, strengthened family dialogue and deeper integration of tribal communities were vital to preserving India’s cultural unity.
“Dharma, culture and civilisation remain secure because of women,” he said, asserting that society advances when women and men move forward together with confidence, awareness and values. He stressed that women were not meant to be confined to homes in the name of safety, but to be empowered socially and culturally.
Referring to “Love Jihad,” Bhagwat said families must introspect on communication gaps that could make young women vulnerable. He outlined a three-point approach — sustained family dialogue, building self-confidence and self-protection among girls, and swift legal action against offenders. He urged social organisations to remain vigilant and respond collectively.
At the social harmony meet, Bhagwat rejected narratives portraying tribal communities as separate from the social mainstream. “Everyone living on this land for thousands of years shares the same civilisational roots,” he said, emphasising that harmony must be built through continuous engagement and mutual support, not only during crises.
Spiritual leader Pandit Pradeep Mishra, who addressed the opening session, urged participants to reflect on their contribution to the nation beyond community boundaries, drawing parallels with Lord Shiva’s selfless service.
The twin events mark a renewed RSS push in Madhya Pradesh, focusing on women, tribal outreach and grassroots engagement, even as its discourse increasingly intersects with contemporary political and cultural debates.
