Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat on Saturday (February 7, 2026) said the Partition of India took place because the “Hindu bhav” (sentiment) was forgotten. While ‘swadeshi’ (reliance on indigenous production) is necessary, global dependence is also needed, Mr. Bhagwat said, adding that such dependence should not be driven by “tariffs”. There are skirmishes, but the country has remained united....Hindu sentiment being forgotten led to the Partition of India,” he said. ‘A Hindu does not disrespect anyone’s faith’He said that a Hindu does not disrespect anyone’s faith. Mr. Bhagwat said that the RSS does not want to become a “pressure group” and does not exercise direct or indirect control over the activities undertaken by its volunteers.

Source: The Hindu February 08, 2026 09:44 UTC