'If any Hindu thinks there should be no Muslims in India, he's not Hindu': RSS chief

New Delhi: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat declared on Saturday that a true Hindu cannot believe that Muslims should be excluded from India. Speaking at the 'One World One Humanity' event in New York, Bhagwat emphasized that while different religions may follow distinct paths, ultimately, humanity and truth are one. He argued that every individual possesses inherent dignity and that there is no distinction among human beings.

Bhagwat stressed the importance of protecting diversity while underscoring the universal nature of unity. He asserted that while truth is singular, it can be articulated in various ways depending on each person's perspective. The event, organized by American Hindus for Engagement and Dialogue, aimed to promote the idea of the world as one family, urging people to transcend artificial divisions and recognize the bonds that connect humanity.

Bhagwat's visit to the US was part of the RSS's centenary-year global outreach program, which includes tours to Canada and the UK. During his stay, he met Indian diaspora members, Indian-American businessmen, and community representatives. Prior to addressing a large audience at Madison Square Garden, Bhagwat was featured in billboards in New York's Times Square, with the message "Resolve, Harmony and Dialogue."

He also visited the Bhakti Centre and ISKCON temple in New York, where he took part in a food distribution for the homeless and discussed Krishna consciousness as a means to resolve conflicts and divisions. The RSS had earlier announced that the Madison Square Garden event was intended to facilitate open dialogue and welcomed anyone interested in learning about the organization to attend.