In New York, Mohan Bhagwat stresses unity, says politics has become ‘a game of self-interest’

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat urged respect and protection for India's diversity during an event in New York City. Bhagwat emphasized that diversity is a natural rule and unity is the truth behind nature. He acknowledged the historic openness of India to all religious denominations, which has sometimes led to disturbances.

The RSS leader firmly declared that the organization's role was to emphasize the fundamental unity of all religious groups. Addressing concerns about RSS promoting religious discrimination and violence against minorities in India, Bhagwat stressed his group's opposition to excluding any minority group. He reaffirmed that if any Hindu thought there should be no Muslims in Bharat, they would no longer be Hindu.

Bhagwat argued that the RSS would not engage in politics to promote unity, as India's leaders and the Constitution had emphasized unity through non-political means.