Doors of RSS are open to all, says Bhagwat

RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday said that the Sangh welcomes people from all communities, including Muslims and Christians, as long as they identify themselves as sons of Bharat Mata and members of the broader Hindu society.Addressing a two-day lecture series titled "100 Years of Sangh Journey: New Horizons" in Bengaluru, Bhagwat clarified that the organisation does not categorise members by caste or religion."No Brahmin is allowed in Sangh. No other caste is allowed in the Sangh. No Muslim is allowed, no Christian is allowed in the Sangha.

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Only Hindus are allowed. So people with different denominations, Muslims, Christians, any denomination, can come to the Sangha but keep your separateness out," Bhagwat said. He explained that the Sangh’s approach is rooted in unity and inclusivity within the idea of a shared national identity."Muslims come to Shakha, Christians come to Shakha, as all other castes from the routinely called Hindu society, they also come to Shakha. But we don't take their count, and we don't ask who they are. We are all sons of Bharat Mata. That is how Sangha works,” he added.Bhagwat also defended the organisation's registration status."Sangha started in 1925. Do you expect us to register with the British government? Against w