Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat, in his annual Vijayadashami address in Nagpur, warned against forces seeking to weaken India, divide society and influence the country’s internal affairs. He called for national unity, responsible public protests and caution against external influences, while stressing the importance of social harmony, self-reliance and the responsible use of technology.
In today’s episode of DNA, Rahul Sinha, Managing Editor of Zee News, conducted a detailed analysis of Bhagwat’s address, focusing on his concerns over alleged regime change efforts, the pattern of protests in India and developments in countries such as France, Albania, Spain and Bangladesh. The programme examined whether unrest in different parts of the world offered lessons for India and explored the role of external forces, digital platforms and political narratives in shaping public movements. He also warned that some global powers wanted to suppress India and cautioned people against being provoked by their influence.
He said protests should aim to find solutions rather than create hatred and division in society.
Earlier reporting noted: Society, not protests, can trigger change: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Tuesday said that andolan, or agitation, does not bring about change; and solutions to problems often come from within society, adding that when protests are political or instigated, they can create Earlier reporting noted: “Experience shows that it is neither the government alone that can resolve all the problems of society, nor is it true that problems can be resolved only through agitations. The agitation was associated with Gen Z and led by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP). Congress MP Pawan Khera shared the footage on social media, arguing that the protests in Albania were linked to the proposed sale of land to Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of US President Donald Trump. Unlike systems where power is concentrated in a single centre, India’s federal structure allows state governments and administrations to continue functioning even when major protests take place in the national capital. The programme also pointed to Parliament, the Supreme Court and the country’s security network as important institutions in safeguarding democratic stability.
Because the Supreme Court had helped a corrupt Prime Minister, shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut also shared the footage, claiming that protesters were angry. In India, protests against alleged irregularities in the NEET examination took place at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar from June 6 to July 25. The programme highlighted clashes during a Parliament march on July 20, when security personnel were assaulted. More than 18,629 protests took place between January and October, of which 687 were violent, according to the figures cited in the programme. This amounted to an average of around 68 protests a day, with approximately two turning violent.
He said the incident could not simply be blamed on Muslims or migrants and argued that it did not fit the narrative promoted by the right-wing ecosystem. He said demonstrators had also attacked the Parliament building, government offices and ministers’ homes, adding that other countries, particularly India, should learn from the events. It explored four categories of forces that, according to the programme’s analysis, could influence political unrest: deep-state networks and foreign intelligence agencies, expansionist countries seeking greater control over smaller nations, arms lobbies that profit from conflict, and digital networks that use social media and AI to spread misinformation and shape public narratives. Solutions can also emerge through the active participation of the society and dialogue among its members,” Bhagwat said, delivering the annual Vijaydashami lecture in Nagpur .
Earlier reporting noted: The Opposition, particularly the Congress, has accused the poll panel of working at the behest of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party , the political arm of the Sangh.
