Mohan Bhagwat, during his annual Vijayadashmi speech, said ideologies such as cultural Marxism and wokism infiltrate institutions, aiming to control the narrative and undermine India’s cultural integrity
The political instability in Bangladesh has triggered a dangerous narrative of India being the enemy and, coupled with Pakistan’s nuclear power, both nations may strike up a dangerous alliance and try to contain India, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat said on Saturday in his Vijayadashmi speech as he emphasised how such a divisive propaganda not only undermines regional stability but also fuels hostility.
Every year, Bhagwat’s Vijayadashami address is known to carry the most crucial directions from the Sangh head to the cadres and all affiliate organisations. In Nagpur, the RSS chief was joined by Dr Koppillil Radhakrishnan, former chairperson of ISRO and the chief guest for the event.
Condemning the recent violence against Hindus in Bangladesh, Bhagwat said: “What unfolded in Bangladesh may have immediate causes, but the underlying issue is the repeated atrocities against Hindus. For the first time, Hindus united to protect themselves, but as long as this radical violence persists, not just Hindus, but all minorities are at risk. They need global Hindu support and India’s government must step in. Being weak invites atrocity. Wherever we are, we must be united and empowered — weakness is not an option.”
He added: “As long as the tyrannical fundamentalist nature exists in Bangladesh, the sword of danger will hang over the heads of not only Hindus, but all minority communities. Unprovoked brutal atrocities on the Hindu community residing in Bangladesh were repeated. A specific narrative is in circulation in Bangladesh about India being an anti-Bangladesh force. They say that Pakistan is their real friend. Since Pakistan has nuclear powers, a combination of Pakistan-Bangladesh may deal with India and try to contain it. The country that received full support in its creation is now encouraging such a narrative against Bharat.”
Bhagwat warned that India’s rise is being challenged by forces attempting to create alliances based on fear and aggression. However, these attempts will fail as India continues to stand strong, united, and prepared to face any threat.
Cultural Marxism, Wokism Exist
Noting that “being weak is a crime”, Bhagwat said: “If we are divided and disorganised, we invite trouble. Unity, empowerment, and support are essential to protect ourselves and all these vulnerable groups.”
He added: “Foreign forces with vested interests seek to destabilise India’s progress. Deep state conspiracies, cultural Marxism, and woke ideologies infiltrate institutions — be it educational, environmental, or societal — aiming to control the narrative and undermine India’s cultural integrity.”
“It’s critical to recognise that narratives are often manipulated to serve selfish agendas. This distortion is visible globally, but especially resonates within India’s neighbourhood, where instability spills over.”
The RSS chief also said: “The recent turmoil in Bangladesh is a stark reminder of how external influences continue to fuel religious violence, with Hindus repeatedly becoming targets of atrocities. The foreign force that wants to hurt India’s global interest, destabilise its interest is spreading and funding such radicalism, particularly in the neighbouring countries. It is intended to pose a significant threat not just to Hindus, but to all minorities.”
He said: “The Western forces which talk about and promote global friendship before the whole world are conspiring behind the backs of many such developing nations. There may have been reasons behind the political uprising in Bangladesh but it would have never taken such a shape had there not been outside support, motivation and planning.”
India must remain vigilant as enemies of tradition and nationhood are not only external but also find local allies who push anarchist and separatist agendas, he added. Bhagwat’s words echo the need for strength, pointing out that even divine forces do not protect the weak. “It is time to rise united, ensuring that India’s progress is safeguarded against forces that attempt to derail it.”
Several other important political and business personalities were present at the event, including Sajjan Jindal and Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. Vaishnaw, however, left to look into a train crash after 12 coaches of Mysuru-Darbhanga Bagmati Superfast Express derailed following collision with a stationary goods train near Chennai on Friday night.
‘RG Kar Incident A Disgrace’
In a culture that upholds ‘Maatrivat Paradaareshu’ (seeing all women as mothers), incidents like the rape of a junior doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Hospital are a stain on Indian society, said Bhagwat, adding, “The dilly-dally attitude of the state government, in a way its efforts to shield the culprits, expose the dangerous nexus of crime, politics, and a poisonous culture. We must reclaim our values and stand firm against this moral decay.”
The distorted propaganda and decay of values spread by various institutions is corrupting the minds, words, and deeds of Bharat’s younger generation, he said. “Children now have unchecked access to mobile phones and are consuming indecent content with no oversight. There is an urgent need for legal control over harmful ads and perverse visuals in our homes and society,” Bhagwat pointed out.
“The rise of drug addiction is hollowing our society from within, and we must revive values that promote virtue,” he added.
