Call of inclusion and unity as RSS, Muslim leaders hold dialogue

Senior leaders of the Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS) and the Muslim community held a dialogue in New Delhi on Friday, January 16, 2026. The session, organized by Khwaja Iftikhar Ahmed, founder of the Inter Faith Harmony Foundation of India, focused on unity, inclusion, and peace while discussing sensitive issues such as political hatred and fringe elements. Former Delhi Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung and retired Lieutenant General Zameeruddin Shah raised concerns about recent speeches by National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and the denial of bail to activist Umar Khalid. RSS joint general secretary Krishna Gopal emphasized that fringe elements are symptoms of deeper social issues, not the problem itself. He also stated that the RSS does not influence the BJP-led government.