RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat Says Permanent Hatred Toward Pakistan Not Solution

Mohan Bhagwat, chief of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), said permanent hatred toward Pakistan and China is not the solution to regional conflicts ^[1].

This stance marks a nuanced approach to national security, balancing the necessity of military strength with the long-term goal of diplomatic stability. By addressing a younger generation, Bhagwat is signaling that while state defense is paramount, the dehumanization of neighboring populations is counterproductive to lasting peace.

Speaking at a Gen-Z event organized by the RSS in Mumbai, Bhagwat said that humanity must remain the priority ^[2]. He said that Pakistanis are not India's permanent enemies and that humanity comes first ^[2]. This perspective suggests a distinction between the political leadership of neighboring states and their civilian populations.

Despite this call for humanity, Bhagwat stressed the importance of national unity during active hostilities. He said citizens should back the government and the armed forces when the country is engaged in conflicts ^[3]. This alignment ensures that internal dissent does not weaken the state's operational capacity during a crisis.

Bhagwat also addressed the aftermath of military engagements. He said dialogue must resume after the war, whether with Pakistan or China ^[3]. The RSS chief said that long-term engagement with neighboring civil societies is essential, even if periods of military conflict occur ^[2].

By framing the relationship this way, Bhagwat positioned the RSS's view as one that supports a strong military posture without endorsing an eternal state of enmity ^[1]. He said that the goal of any conflict should be a return to a stable, albeit cautious, diplomatic dialogue ^[3].