RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat says, 'Lynching is a foreign concept'

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat addressed Vijayadashmi function of RSS at Reshimbagh ground in Maharashtra's Nagpur city on Tuesday, October 8. In his speech, he mentioned  rise in cases of 'lynching' in country and opined, lynchings should t be used to defame country. In his address, Mohan Bhagwat asserted that 'lynching' is a foreign concept. He also said that such incidents defame India and it's citizens. 

'Lynching is a western construct'

"Lynching is t word from Indian ethos, its origin is from a story in a separate religious text. We Indians trust in brorhood. Don't impose such terms on Indians," he said.

He said that incidents of lynching require law ncies to intervene.

 “This tradition is found in or religions. In our country, we find tradition of brorhood. In ancient India, Buddha stopped people of two vills from attacking each or over water issue. This is our tradition. But what is happening is small incidents are being played up for convenience. se issues require law and order ncies to intervene.”

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Mohan Bhagwat urged citizens to stay in Harmony

RSS Chief spoke about strength of being united. In his speech, he also highlighted importance so staying united while, recognizing differences. He said that a society's strength lies in staying United. In his address, Mohan Bhagwat urged citizens to create harmony and that everyone should live within confines of law.

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'India's Borders are much safer'

He also spoke about national security and asserted that India's borders are w much safer. " number of guards and check-posts on land borders and surveillance along maritime border, especially on islands, have to be increased," he said. He also praised Government for decision to abrogate Article 370 and said government is capable of taking decisions for country. 

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