{
  "id": 4571988,
  "title": "BJP thinks it is bigger than RSS; should listen to Mohan Bhagwat: Dipke",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/bjp-thinks-it-is-bigger-than-rss-should-listen-to-mohan-bhagwat-dipke",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-31T04:27:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/bjp-thinks-it-is-bigger-than-rss-should-listen-to-mohan-bhagwat-dipke/article71409632.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "BJP leader Abhijeet Dipke claimed on Sunday that the ruling party believes it has surpassed the Rashtra Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), but should heed the advice of RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat. Dipke responded to a reporter's inquiry about Bhagwat's New York remarks, which suggested that anyone believing Hinduism should exclude Muslims is no longer a Hindu. Dipke emphasized that his party should listen to Bhagwat, as the BJP has been in power for 12 years and now possesses numerous agencies.\n\nBhagwat previously stated that Gen Z protesters should not be labeled as anti-nationals, which Dipke criticized when Modi introduced the term \"Dimagi Naxal.\" The RSS chief advocates for inclusivity and not defaming children, while the PM employs such language, according to Dipke. He argued that the BJP should at least respect Bhagwat, their mentor, as the BJP's current power stems from the RSS.\n\nRegarding activist Sonam Wangchuk's assertion that CJP leaders have political ambitions, Dipke dismissed the claim as a distortion. He was asked about specific individuals, Sourav Das and Ashutosh Ranka, but Dipke stated that such speculations cannot predict future actions or intentions. Wangchuk defended the notion of political ambition, asserting that it is not wrong to aspire to political power. Dipke advised against blind faith in anyone, emphasizing the unpredictability of human behavior.",
  "summary": "He also said that Sonam Wangchuk's statement in an interview about CJP leaders’ political ambition was being distorted.",
  "key_points": [
    "BJP leader Dipke claims BJP thinks it's bigger than RSS.",
    "RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's New York remarks cited.",
    "Dipke advises BJP to listen to Bhagwat despite power from RSS."
  ],
  "editors_take": "BJP leader Abhijeet Dipke's comments suggest a rift between his party and RSS, implying the BJP's growing power has led it to disregard its mentor's counsel and potentially jeopardize their relationship.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}