RSS Chief Bhagwat Urges India to Lead Through Civilisational Values Amid US-Iran Tensions Mohan Bhagwat, the head of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), emphasized during a speech in Nagpur that India must rise as a global leader guided by its civilisational values rather than through domination. Speaking to RSS members at the conclusion of the Vikas Varg-2 event, Bhagwat highlighted the geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran, using the conflict as a backdrop to underscore the influence of powerful nations on global affairs. He argued that the world listens only to the strong, with powerful countries imposing their will on weaker nations, as seen in the rising oil prices despite the US-Iran conflict remaining primarily regional. Bhagwat warned that conflicts driven by self-interest have ripple effects even on nations not directly involved. "The war is between Iran and America, yet oil prices are rising here," he said, stressing that power dictates global outcomes. He cautioned against India using its growing strength for domination, instead advocating for a role as a "dharma-centric nation" that protects and supports others. "Bharat will not use its strength to dominate others. It will use it to protect and support all," he declared, framing India’s rise as a moral and civilisational imperative. The RSS chief linked India’s resurgence to its historical legacy, noting that the nation once led the world in spiritual, economic, and scientific domains. He pointed to India’s contributions to global knowledge systems, including mathematics, Ayurveda, and philosophy, and criticized the loss of societal preparedness that allowed historical subjugation. "Those who enslaved us were not superior to us.#nagpur #rashtriya_swayamsevak_sangh #mohan_bhagwat #vikas_varg_2 #kumar_mangalam_birla
