In a recent address, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat drew a poignant analogy to the 1947 partition of India, particularly in relation to Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), stating that a “room in our home… usurped by someone” must be “reclaimed.” He emphasized that the partition forced people to leave their homes and belongings behind, and that they should strive to reclaim them one day.
Addressing a gathering in Satna after inaugurating a gurdwara, Bhagwat articulated his vision: “The entire Bharat is one. But the room in our home where I lay my table, chair, and clothing, has been usurped by someone. Tomorrow, I have to reclaim it and set up my dwelling there.” He further stressed the unifying aspect of Hindu identity, stating, “Irrespective of one’s language or sect, we all are one, we all are Hindus.” Bhagwat clarified that ‘Hindu’ should be understood as a cultural identity, not solely a religious one.
He lamented the current state of division, comparing it to looking at a “broken mirror” and perceiving oneself as separate. Bhagwat called for unity, questioning the need for disputes and reiterating that regardless of language or sect, “we are all one. We are all Hindus.” Recalling the pre-Independence era, he described how a “clever Englishman” managed to rule India by supplanting India’s “spiritual mirror with a materialistic one,” fostering a sense of division among its people.
Bhagwat’s remarks come amidst heightened rhetoric between India and Pakistan, following recent military exchanges and the Indian Army chief’s strong statements regarding Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.