RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat claims, Muslims in India are 'happiest'

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat asserted that Muslims in India are "happiest" and that people of or faiths have sought refuge in India due to its "Hindu culture." Furrmore, added that India gave "shelter" to Jewish people and that even people from Parsi community can freely practise ir religion in India. 

Addressing a meeting of intellectuals here on Saturday, Mohan Bhagwat said, "Muslims in India are happiest. Why is that? It is because we are Hindus. Whenever a country in world was confused and diverted from right path, it came to India in search of truth. When Jews were being chased away, India is only country that gave m shelter. Parsis are also able to safely practise ir religion here."

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Mohan Bhagwat said that "Hindu" is t a name of a langu, province or country but a culture, which is legacy of all people living in India.

Hindustan Is 'Hindu Rashtra'

Mohan Bhagwat while addressing in national capital claimed that India eternally has been a Hindu Rashtra, whisking yet ar controversy. He asserted that this idea did t come from RSS, but that it is a fact that 'Hindustan is Hindurashtra.' stunning claim by Mohan Bhagwat came during his address at a book launch of ' RSS: Roadmap for 21st century.' RSS chief also said that while a lot changed in India, but fact that it is a 'Hindu Rashtra' did t change.

RSS chief said, "Everything can change except fact that 'Hindustan' is a 'Hindu Rashtra.' Because Hindustan being a Hindu Rashtra is t something someone thought of. This has been way from beginning. Such a thing has t come from RSS. Neir did we make Hindus, r India, this is what we have inherited and what we have been getting from last thousand years or so. this is a fact of life and that's why we cant change anything. situation changed in India a lot but this thing did t change." 

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Bharat a 'Hindu Rashtra'

During his speech at RSS Dussehra celebrations on Tuesday, Mohan Bhagwat  asserted that Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh is firm on its vision that "Bharat is a Hindu Rashtra." "Those who belong to Bharat, those who are descendants of Bharatiya ancestors, those who are working for ultimate glory of nation and joining hands in enhancing peace, respecting and welcoming all diversities; all those Bharatiyas are Hindus," RSS chief said. 

(With ANI inputs) 

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