BHOPAL: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said on Friday that organisations like the BJP, VHP or the Vidya Bharti work independently and not controlled by the Sangh. “RSS develops Swayamsevaks by ingraining in them values and thoughts to work for Bharat’s ‘param vaibhav’ (absolute glory). BJP, VHP, or Vidya Bharti being run by our Swayamsevaks function with an independent identity and as per their Constitution. Bhagwat said no parallels can be drawn between the RSS and any other organisation as its functioning is unique. “Because we perform ‘path sanchalan’ and perform tasks with lathis, RSS should not be mistaken as a paramilitary force.

Source: Indian Express January 03, 2026 03:17 UTC