Marriage brings discipline, reality of live-in relationships can be seen across world: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat stated that marriage is a vital discipline for society, contrasting it with the perceived instability of live-in relationships. He also addressed modern generational challenges and emphasized the importance of family communication.
Why it matters
The comments reflect ongoing cultural debates in India regarding traditional family structures versus modern Western-influenced social trends.
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday (July 26, 2026) said marriage is a discipline which instils dharma, while the reality of live-in relationships can be seen all over the world.
Speaking at an event on 'contemporary motherhood' organised by Vishwa Mangalya Sabha in Hyderabad, he also said Gen Z is imitative, emotional and does not think with a calm mind, and what comes across to them as genuine appeals.
"Marriage is a discipline which instils dharma. Its alternative is live-in relationship. Modernity. What are its consequences? We don't want responsibilities but happiness. Stay together when it is wanted and part ways when not wanted. No responsibilities. What will grow with it? What is growing, look around the world," he said.
He, however, said modernity is also needed and changing with times is also a rule in the country's traditions.
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