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Mohan Bhagwat Warns Against Police Force and Foreign Exploitation

By Drooid · Oct 20, 2026, 10:11 AM UTC · How we work

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Condemning Police Brutality

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat delivered his Vijayadashami address at the RSS 101st foundation-day ceremony in Nagpur on Tuesday, 20 October 2026.
The speech condemned police for using undue force against largely peaceful, youth-led protesters calling for ministerial resignations.
He warned foreign actors could exploit unrest, citing upheavals in Bangladesh, Nepal, France and Albania.
Bhagwat also urged regulation of digital platforms and urged parents to curb youth drug use.

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RSS Electoral Boost

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat delivered his Vijayadashami address at the RSS 101st foundation-day ceremony in Nagpur on 20 October 2026.
He warned that ‘regime-change’ forces were targeting India and credited the RSS’s discipline for the BJP’s electoral victories and preserving Hindu dharma.
RSS volunteers boosted attendance and learning in 1,296 schools across 210 districts, he noted.
He praised Captain Smit Machchhar’s Flydubai heroism as an example of Hindu values protecting lives.

Blindspot

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said police used undue force against mostly peaceful, youth-led protesters demanding ministerial resignations.
He urged the government to consider stricter regulation of social-media and OTT platforms to protect young people.
Within this story's sources, this angle appears mainly in Left-leaning coverage and receives less attention in Right-leaning coverage.

History

Historical Context

The demolition of the Babri Masjid on 6 December 1992 sparked nationwide riots and propelled the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh into mainstream politics. In the aftermath, the Bharatiya Janata Party, led by L K Advani, secured 182 parliamentary seats in the 1996 elections, a 30 % vote share increase. Today's RSS Vijayadashami address echoes that era, as Mohan Bhagwat denounces police force on youth protesters and calls for tighter digital platform regulation to curb foreign influence. The 1992 upheaval demonstrated how communal mobilization can reshape electoral fortunes, suggesting Bhagwat’s warnings may presage further legal reforms and political realignments.

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Condemning Police Brutality

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat delivered his Vijayadashami address at the RSS 101st foundation-day ceremony in Nagpur on Tuesday, 20 October 2026.
The speech condemned police for using undue force against largely peaceful, youth-led protesters calling for ministerial resignations.
He warned foreign actors could exploit unrest, citing upheavals in Bangladesh, Nepal, France and Albania.
Bhagwat also urged regulation of digital platforms and urged parents to curb youth drug use.

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