NAGPUR: A clamour for regime change “driven by demonic resolve to destroy all that is decent” won’t work in India, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat declared Tuesday, pointing to France, Albania, Nepal and Bangladesh as examples of upheavals that improved nothing, and warning that any attempt to destabilise the country would be thwarted.Bhagwat, speaking at the annual Vijaya Dashmi event at Nagpur’s Reshimbagh ground that also marked the conclusion of the Sangh’s centennial, said India’s “growing strength has turned it into a target for global forces”. These forces, he cautioned, were “trying to weaken the country by exploiting its social divisions” and installing what he termed “proxies” in positions of influence. “A storm has swept in from the West. Even the so-called developed nations across the world are affected by this storm.”Alluding to protests by CJP and opposition (led by Congress), he said public movements must seek solutions within the Constitution and law instead of letting “bitterness”, discord or pursuit of popularity deepen divisions.He paired the warning with praise for Centre, albeit without mentioning PM Modi. Bhagwat said Bharat has carved out a place in the world through its strength and policy-making. “The collective endeavour of Bharat’s society is bearing fruit in every sphere, driven by sound policies, leadership, national pride and an awakening of its awareness of its responsibilities towards the world.”He cited Captain Smit Machchhar, the flydubai pilot lauded worldwide as a hero after he helped avert disaster on a flight to Israel, as an example of values expressed through conduct. “His willingness to risk his life to protect others reflected his Hindu values passed down generations.”Bhagwat linked the recent floods in Nepal that claimed thousands of lives to one-sided development across the Himalayan region spanning Bharat, Bhutan, Tibet and China, and called for a “holistic approach weighing environmental limits against economic growth”.On the conflict between US and Iran, Bhagwat argued that geopolitical tensions, economic uncertainty and environmental crises all stemmed from an incomplete, materialistic view of development. “Bharat should draw on its civilisational values to offer the world a balanced model rooted in harmony.”
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