'If any Hindu thinks there should be no Muslims in India, he's not Hindu': RSS chief
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat stated that Hinduism promotes the unity of humanity and that anyone who believes Muslims should not exist in India is not a true Hindu. Speaking at an event in New York, he emphasized that while religions may differ in rituals, they all lead to the same truth.
Why it matters
The statement addresses ongoing debates regarding religious tolerance and national identity in India, coming from a prominent leader of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh.
NEW DELHI: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Saturday said Hinduism believes in the unity of humanity, asserting that “If any Hindu thinks that there should be no Muslims in India, then he's not a Hindu.”Addressing the ‘One World One Humanity’ event in New York, Bhagwat said different religions may follow different paths, but humanity and truth remain one.“We come from a society that believes humanity is one. If any Hindu thinks that there should be no Muslims in India, then he's not a Hindu….” the RSS chief said.“If you want call yourself hindu than you must believe that all paths are leading to the same. And every human has a dignity. There is no difference between human beings,” he added.Bhagwat said diversity must be protected while stressing the importance of unity.
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