‘Doublespeak’: Opposition parties slam RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, say he can’t tolerate diversity at home

The opposition parties have harshly criticized RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat for his recent remarks on diversity, accusing him of using doublespeak. While the BJP has hailed Bhagwat, praising him for showcasing the true essence of Hinduism, the opposition has accused the RSS of lacking tolerance and promoting hatred and communalism. Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed demanded that Bhagwat "stop lying" and accused the RSS of having "hatred and communalism" in its DNA.

Udit Raj suggested that Bhagwat's statement was a response to protests against the RSS in New York, attempting to counter the criticism with his own rhetoric. AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi labeled Bhagwat's speech as "doublespeak" and accused the RSS of using a "poisonous" playbook to address Muslims and other minorities. Shiv Sena UBT MP Sanjay Raut urged Bhagwat to make the same statement in India, claiming that Bhagwat's words have different meanings in the two countries.

Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal questioned whether it was Congress leader Rahul Gandhi or Bhagwat speaking, noting the discrepancy between Bhagwat's acceptance of diversity abroad and intolerance at home. Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis defended tolerance as a fundamental aspect of Hindutva. Cockroach Janta Party leader Abhijeet Dipke criticized the BJP for thinking it has surpassed the RSS, stating that they should take heed of Bhagwat's remarks.