HT Morning Brief October 21: HAL hands over first 3 HTT-40 trainers; Bhagwat says protests don’t bring change

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat stated on Tuesday that change cannot be brought about by protests or andolan. He argued that solutions to societal problems often emerge from within society through active participation and dialogue among its members. Bhagwat warned that politically instigated protests can create tension, anarchy, and disrupt public order.

He cited recent examples of regime change attempts in France, Albania, Nepal, and Bangladesh, emphasizing that a change in leadership does not inherently solve problems. Bhagwat urged Indians to be cautious of foreign forces aiming to destabilize India and to focus on finding solutions rather than exacerbating divisions. He also highlighted the importance of ecological and ethical considerations in development and the need to respect India's diverse cultural and religious heritage.