RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, in his address at the RSS Dussehra rally in Nagpur, offered his perspective on the recent unrest in Manipur, suggesting that it had been orchestrated and attributing the situation to "outside forces." He pointed out the long history of peaceful coexistence between the Meiteis and Kukis in Manipur, emphasizing the border state's significance and raising pertinent questions regarding who stood to gain from any form of secessionism or internal conflict. Bhagwat alluded to the potential involvement of external elements in the events that transpired in Manipur.
Furthermore, during his speech, Bhagwat took aim at what he described as the influence of cultural Marxists and individuals associated with the "woke" movement. He suggested that these elements, wielding power in media and academia, were undermining India's education and culture. Bhagwat expressed his firm commitment to upholding cultural and educational values and announced the upcoming installation of the idol of Lord Ram in the Ayodhya temple on January 22, encouraging people to organize celebratory programs at temples across the country to mark this significant event.
Regarding the Manipur situation, Bhagwat delved deeper into the circumstances surrounding the unrest, pointing out that Union Home Minister Amit Shah had been in Manipur for an extended duration. He questioned the true instigators of the conflict and suggested that violence was not occurring organically but rather being engineered. Bhagwat also posed the question of which foreign powers might be interested in exploiting the instability in Manipur and whether the geopolitics of Southeast Asia played a role in these events.
The RSS chief lamented that just when the prospects of peace restoration seemed promising, disruptive incidents occurred, exacerbating divisions between communities. He called for an examination of the individuals responsible for such actions and who might be fomenting violence.
Bhagwat stressed the importance of maintaining unity, integrity, identity, and development as paramount considerations during the lead-up to the 2024 general elections, discouraging attempts to manipulate emotions for political gain. He referenced the use of "toolkits" designed to incite violence and create distrust and animosity, emphasizing the need for a peaceful and restrained approach while addressing societal challenges.
Highlighting the unifying elements of devotion to the motherland, pride in forefathers, and common culture, Bhagwat emphasized their role in binding together India's diverse linguistic, regional, religious, sectarian, caste, and sub-caste variations. He advocated that even those following faiths originating outside India should uphold these unifying values.
In his critique of cultural Marxists and "woke" elements, Bhagwat contended that they promoted anarchy, chaos, and corruption, exerting influence in various sectors, including media and academia, to disrupt societal order, morality, culture, dignity, and restraint.
Lastly, Bhagwat commended the Indian government for its successful hosting of the G20 Summit, highlighting Bharat's goodwill and diplomatic finesse in securing the African Union's membership. He applauded the government's accomplishments in firmly establishing India as a prominent global player, asserting that the nation's identity and Hindu society's identity preservation were natural aspirations. In the face of fanaticism, arrogance, and religious sectarianism wreaking havoc globally, Bhagwat acknowledged the contemporary challenges faced by the world and suggested that India had a role to play in addressing them with its unique value systems and vision.
