RSS no paramilitary organisation; can’t be understood by looking at BJP, says Mohan Bhagwat

Mohan Bhagwat, chief of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), stated that despite its uniform and physical exercises, the organization is not a paramilitary group. He emphasized that understanding the RSS requires looking beyond comparisons to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) or other affiliated organizations like Vidhya Bharti. Bhagwat highlighted the RSS's mission of uniting society and instilling patriotism to prevent future foreign invasions, urging people to rely on reliable sources for accurate information about the organization. He also stressed the importance of embracing Swadeshi goods and promoting self-reliance while maintaining open trade with the world.