India Must Unite Beyond Differences of Faith, Language: Mohan Bhagwat

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Tuesday said that all Indians share common ancestry and must rise above differences in language, region, and modes of worship.

- HT Correspondent

LUCKNOW: He was addressing a gathering at Kabirdham Ashram in Mustafabad, Gola, in Lakhimpur Kheri district. Bhagwat reached Lucknow by train from Varanasi in the morning, and later travelled by road to Lakhimpur for the programme.

"We are all descendants of the same ancestors. Our differences in language, region, or method of worship should not divide us," Bhagwat told the gathering at the ashram. He said that India must focus on connecting people and fostering positive influence in the world rather than seeking to dominate. According to him, India's unique tradition of blending materialism with spirituality has enabled it to share knowledge without engaging in conquest or religious conversion.

"Our ancestors travelled as far as Mexico and Siberia, spreading knowledge without capturing any country or converting anyone's faith," he added.