The chief of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, Mohan Bhagwat, addressed questions about the relationship between the RSS and BJP. He stated that it's unlikely that the RSS makes all decisions. 'I've been running the branch for 50 years. They have governed the state for several years. They know my expertise, and I know theirs,' he mentioned.
Furthermore, Bhagwat added, 'Advice can be offered in this matter, but the decision rests with them in their field and with us in ours. Therefore, we do not dictate decisions. If we did, would it take this long? We do not decide.'
Bhagwat also responded to queries related to the recently passed bill in Parliament concerning the removal of CMs and PMs if they are jailed. He said, 'Our leadership should be clean and transparent, and I believe there is consensus on this. The RSS concurs. There is ongoing debate over the nature of the law, and it will be as Parliament decides. Ultimately, everyone should have the confidence that our leadership is clean and transparent.'
'Torch in Hand to Burn RSS Office...'
Why doesn't the RSS support other political parties? Some parties appear as opponents. Is there hope for change?
To this, Mohan Bhagwat replied, 'In 1948, Jayaprakash Babu proceeded with a burning torch to burn the RSS office. After the emergency, he remarked that the hope for change rests solely with you people.'
He further elaborated, 'Misunderstandings that Pranab Da had about the RSS were eventually resolved. If one is genuinely a human, the potential for change is always present. For some, this transformation happens quickly; for others, it takes time. We should never dismiss the possibility of change.'
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Recalling an incident in Nagpur, Bhagwat stated, 'We extend assistance to those seeking help for good deeds. If we go to assist and some shy away, they miss out on our help. What can we do? There was an NSUI convention in Nagpur. There was a mess with the meal arrangements, leading to a scuffle among the thirty thousand attendees. Some people ran into markets. I got a call, as I was a pracharak in Nagpur at the time, and the MP called, asking for our help to set up kitchens. There were eleven kitchens, and we helped start seven. We regard no one as an outsider. On our part, there's no hindrance, but if there is resistance from the other side, we respect their decision and refrain from intervening.'
Today, the map of Indian politics is continually evolving, yet the essence of public welfare remains paramount. Such dialogues highlight the ongoing commitment of influential bodies like the RSS to national integrity and progress.
