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Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat has called for a united Hindu society and a militarily and economically powerful Bharat, warning that without strength, the country risks falling prey to hostile forces. Speaking in an interview published in the latest edition of RSS-affiliated weekly Organiser, Bhagwat underscored that brute force must be guided by righteousness to avoid leading to “blatant violence”.

The interview, conducted before Operation Sindoor, took place ahead of the Akhil Bharatiya Pratinidhi Sabha held from March 21 to 23, 2025, and was recorded at the Organiser-Panchjanya office, the publication stated. 

“We must strive for strength. As we pray through the daily prarthana (prayer): ‘Ajayyam cha visvasya dehisa saktim’ — Grant us such strength that globally we are invincible,” Bhagwat told the magazine when asked about the RSS’ perspective on national security, military strength and economic resilience.

“We have no option but to be powerful, as we have been witnessing the wickedness of the evil forces on all our borders,” Bhagwat said.

Emphasising that India must never be reliant on others for its protection, he said, “True strength is internal. We should be able to defend ourselves. No one should be able to conquer us, not even if multiple powers come together.”

Cautioning that power without ethical grounding can turn destructive, Bhagwat stated, “A virtuous person is not safe just because of his virtues. Hence virtues should be combined with strength. Mere brute power can be directionless, leading to blatant violence.” He added, “We must worship both virtue and strength. For the protection of the good, for the destruction of the wicked — this should be the nature of our power.”

He further remarked, “When no option is available, then wickedness has to be eradicated forcefully.” According to Bhagwat, the RSS does not seek global dominance in trade but desires a world where all people can live a “peaceful, healthy and empowered life.”

RSS Chief Says Robust Hindu Society Is Crucial For Global Hindu Welfare

Addressing the issue of global silence on attacks against Hindus in neighbouring countries, Bhagwat said, “Someone would worry about Hindus only when Hindus are strong enough.” He stressed that the glory of Bharat was tied to the strength of Hindu society, and a robust Hindu society would ultimately elevate Hindus across the globe.

“Such a strong Hindu society can only present a model for taking along the people of Bharat who do not consider themselves Hindus, as at one point they were also Hindus,” he said. Bhagwat noted that although efforts were underway to strengthen Hindu society, they were not yet complete. “Slowly but surely, that situation is evolving,” he said, citing an “unprecedented” response to recent atrocities against Hindus in Bangladesh. “Even local Hindus (in Bangladesh) now say — we won’t flee. We’ll stay and fight for our rights.”

The RSS chief asserted that internal strength within the Hindu society was rising and that the organisation’s growing influence would eventually translate into broader societal impact. “Until then, we must keep fighting,” he said. “Wherever Hindus are in the world, we will do everything possible for them, following international norms. The Sangh exists for the same.”

Outlining the RSS’ vision for the next 25 years, Bhagwat said the goal was to unite the Hindu society and elevate Bharat to the pinnacle of global prestige. He urged people to shape their lives — personal, familial, social and professional — based on dharmik (righteous) values rooted in Hindutva. “That will pave the way for a powerful, righteous and self-reliant Bharat,” he remarked.

“The world is waiting for a new path, and Bharat, meaning Hindu society, has to provide it as a divine duty,” he added. While previous revolutions in agriculture, industry and science had already occurred, Bhagwat said the world now needed a “dharmic revolution” — not of religion, but one grounded in “truth, purity, compassion and austerity”.

Bhagwat Says RSS Core Belief Is 'Bharat Is A Hindu Rashtra'

Bhagwat described the RSS as a principle-centred organisation with the core belief that “Bharat is a Hindu Rashtra”. “We may take inspiration and follow the direction given by great personalities, but in every desh-kaal-paristhiti (time and situation), we must carve our own path,” he said.

He referred to a statement by Balasaheb Deoras: “Hindustan is a Hindu Rashtra,” asserting that this core idea remains unchanging. “Apart from this, everything else in the Sangh is transient,” Bhagwat added.

“The entire Hindu society is the accountable custodian of this nation. The nature and the sanskriti (culture) of this country are Hindu. Therefore, this is a Hindu Rashtra,” he said.

Bhagwat also spoke about internal discussions within the RSS, noting that while diverse and even conflicting opinions are encouraged, consensus is eventually achieved. “Once a decision is reached by building consensus, everyone keeps aside their individual opinions by merging them into the collective decision. The eternal is preserved; the transient evolves with time, space and context,” he concluded.