RSS chief says ‘India’s time has come’, calls for stronger societal preparedness

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat stated that India is entering a period of global prominence and urged for greater societal preparedness. He emphasized that a powerful India should act with responsibility and inclusivity rather than dominance.
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The RSS is a highly influential ideological organization in India; its leader's vision often reflects or shapes the ruling party's nationalistic agenda.
Claiming that the world is increasingly mired in conflicts, narrow self-interest, and development models that come at the cost of nature, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Thursday (June 4, 2026) said that “India’s time has come”, and called for greater societal preparedness to enable the country to play a larger global role.
The article covers the rhetoric of a right-wing nationalist organization, focusing on their vision for India's global role.
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