Mohan Bhagwat warns against forces trying to dismantle India

Bhagwat dismisses regime change as a solution

Mohan Bhagwat asserted that a change in regime does not resolve the problems of the country. He stated that it is erroneous to believe that changing the government will lead to a change in circumstances.

Regarding the belief that changing the government would transform the situation, Bhagwat said, "They said that a regime change would change the situation, but it did not happen. It did not happen earlier, and it will not happen today either". He further emphasized that regime change does not resolve a country's problems, stating, "They say changing the regime will change the situation. But that has never happened anywhere".

The RSS chief also specifically remarked that "Regime change will not happen in India" during his speech.

Warning against forces attempting to dismantle India

Mohan Bhagwat warned against "Demonic Forces Attempting To Dismantle India" during his address. He claimed that these forces target the nation because of its progress and decisive policies over the past few decades.

Bhagwat stated that India is a target because it is progressing and warned of a "storm coming in from the West" that hates culture, systems, and security. He asserted that efforts to dismantle India will not succeed.

According to Bhagwat, these attempts have failed in recent decades due to the presence of "strong leadership". He also alleged that internal actors share the mentality of those seeking to dismantle the Sangh and the nation.

Criticism of protests against the Election Commission

Bhagwat addressed the nation amid ongoing protests against the Election Commission. These demonstrations concern alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.

The protests include demands for accountability from Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. These events follow remarks by senior Supreme Court lawyer Prashant Bhushan.

Bhushan stated that the protests in Delhi over alleged irregularities in the electoral roll process had become "really a fight for regime change". He also claimed that opposition parties and protesters were fighting for this regime change.

BJP national spokesperson CR Kesavan described these anti-CEC protests as a “smokescreen” for an alleged opposition agenda to bring down the government.

Constitutional boundaries for democratic dissent

Bhagwat stated that while protests are inevitable in a democracy, they should aim to find solutions rather than serve political interests. He acknowledged that public grievances and demonstrations are an integral part of a democracy.

Agitations are natural in a developing nation like India. However, Bhagwat urged society to remain on guard against instigated protests.

He cautioned that politically motivated protests could create tensions, encourage disorder, and disrupt public life. Such actions serve to create anarchy and disrupt public order.

Bhagwat urged that protests should not aim for hatred, bitterness, or division. He stated, "No matter how strong emotions run, our actions must stay within the boundaries of the Constitution, the law, and civil decorum".

These boundaries apply to protesters, law enforcement authorities, and political leaders. Bhagwat insisted that solutions to problems should come from within rather than through agitation.

Global storm and international comparisons

Bhagwat described a "storm coming in from the West" that opposes order, culture, and human values. He noted that this storm seeks to destroy, corrupt, and ruin established institutions, cultural values, and social order.

He cited recent international upheavals to illustrate these challenges. According to the Free Press Journal, he referenced protests in France and Albania, as well as earlier demonstrations in Bangladesh and Nepal.

The Hindustan Times reported specific details on these events. A student protest in August 2024 overthrew Sheikh Hasina's Awami League government in Bangladesh. A GenZ protest in Nepal led to the removal of KP Oli's government in September 2025. Massive protests in France regarding school reforms, living costs, and declining public services resulted in over 1,000 arrests.

Bhagwat stated that developed nations are also affected by this trend.

Allegations of domestic support for anti-India agendas

Bhagwat alleged that certain forces hold conferences dedicated to "dismantling" India, Hindus, and the Sangh. He claimed these groups receive assistance from people within India who share their mentality.

The Hindustan Times reported that Bhagwat described these internal actors as having "low intelligence and thirst for power". These individuals reflect the opinions of forces seeking to derail the country.

The Quint reported that Bhagwat warned that global powers and domestic actors attempt to weaken India by exploiting social differences and encouraging dissatisfaction.

Broader social and development commentary

Bhagwat cited the actions of Indian pilot Smit Machchhar during an attempted hijacking as an example of "Hindu consciousness". He described this consciousness as inclusive and independent of religion, food habits, or political ideology.

During the RSS centenary year, the organization reached over 10 crore Hindu households across 4,61,127 villages. Bhagwat urged the youth to exercise discernment regarding digital content and social influences. He emphasized that development should be holistic rather than driven by materialism or consumerism.

He called for a ban on drugs and the regulation of OTT content to address domestic and global crises. Bhagwat suggested that India needs a new development metric that balances science and technology with ecology and ethics. He warned that current development is creating problems in the Himalayan region, which includes India, Nepal, and China.

Bhagwat attributed the recent stampede deaths in Kolkata to "our own fault". He described the recent floods in Nepal as a natural disaster.

Government response to political unrest

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addressed the current climate regarding political unrest. He accused unnamed groups of attempting to use young people to foment political unrest in the country.