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Mohan Bhagwat’s remarks on regime change come amid the political controversy over alleged SIR irregularities (Img: X)
Nagpur: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat has warned that forces seeking to destabilise India will not succeed, arguing that a change in government does not necessarily transform circumstances. His remarks come amid protests over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and demands for accountability from Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Speaking at the Vijayadashami Utsav in Nagpur, Bhagwat said India’s progress had made it a target for forces seeking to disrupt its development. He also cautioned against protests that, in his view, could fuel political tensions and disturb public order.
Bhagwat said some international forces wanted India to abandon its development path. Referring to what he described as a “storm coming in from the West”, he warned against influences that could undermine the country’s culture, institutions and security.
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He cited political upheavals in Nepal and Bangladesh, along with protests in France, to highlight the potential consequences of public unrest. He also alleged that some people in India shared the objectives of forces seeking to destabilise the country.
The RSS chief urged citizens to address social problems from within rather than rely on protests as a means of bringing change.
Bhagwat’s comments follow a controversy over senior Supreme Court lawyer Prashant Bhushan’s remarks on protests against alleged SIR irregularities. Bhushan had said the agitation could turn into a fight for regime change if alleged electoral and political excesses continued.
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The BJP criticised his statement, accusing opposition-linked groups of using young people to create political unrest. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also warned against attempts to exploit youth for political purposes.
Bhagwat also called for a development model that balances scientific progress with environmental protection and ethical responsibility. Referring to natural disasters in Nepal and problems in the Himalayan region, he stressed that development must not come at the cost of human lives.
He further emphasised the need to respect India’s diversity, including differences in religion, language and food habits, while pursuing sustainable growth.
