Opposition and CJP Criticize RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat Following New York Remarks

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat sparked significant political debate following remarks made in New York, where he stated that any Hindu who believes there should be no Muslims in Bharat would not remain a Hindu. Opposition parties accused Bhagwat of doublespeak, with Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed and AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi alleging that the RSS promotes communalism and hatred internally while presenting a different image to the world. Congress leader Udit Raj and Shiv Sena UBT MP Sanjay Raut suggested the remarks were a strategic attempt to placate protesters in New York and urged Bhagwat to express the same inclusivity within India. In contrast, Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis defended the stance, stating that tolerance is a fundamental aspect of Hindutva.

Simultaneously, Abhijeet Dipke, leader of the Cockroach Janta Party, argued that the BJP has grown too large and believes it is bigger than the RSS. Dipke claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has ignored Bhagwat's mentorship, citing a contrast between Bhagwat's call for inclusivity and the Prime Minister's use of the term Dimagi Naxal to describe protesting Gen Z youth. During his visit to New York, Bhagwat also engaged in lighter interactions, using his own diabetes and a fondness for sweets to illustrate points about human temptation and indulgence.

Separate from the political reactions, Dipke addressed comments made by activist Sonam Wangchuk regarding the political ambitions of CJP leaders. Dipke asserted that Wangchuk's remarks were being distorted and that Wangchuk had actually praised the leaders for being talented and honest.