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Mohan Bhagwat

Dr. Mohan Madhukar Bhagwat, popularly known as Mohan Bhagwat is the sixth Sarsanghachalak (Chief) of the Hindu nationalist Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS) and the second youngest to head the Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh after the second Sarsanghachalak Madhav Sadashiv Golwalkar. Mohan Bhagwat was chosen as the successor to K. S. Sudarshan in March 2009. Described as a straight forward person, Bhagwat is also known within the RSS circles as a lookalike of the founder and the first RSS Chief Dr. Keshav Baliram Hedgewar. Born on 11th September 1950, in a town called Chandrapur in Maharashtra, Bhagwat is the eldest of three brothers and a sister. His father Madhukar Rao Bhagwat was the karyavahak (secretary) for Chandrapur zone and later became Prant Pracharak (divisional promoter) for the state of Gujarat. His father Madhukarrao incidentally was the first Pracharak to have got married. Bhagwat completed his schooling from Lokmanya Tilak Vidyalaya and then his first year in BSc from Janata College, both in Chandrapur. Bhagwat also obtained his graduation in Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry from Government Veterinary College, Nagpur. Towards the end of 1975, he left his masters course in veterinary science and became an RSS Pracharak (promoter/worker) to oppose the Emergency rule imposed by the then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. Bhagwat worked secretly during the time of Emergency and after Emergency, Bhagwat became Pracharak of Akola and rose steadily and became the Pracharak of Nagpur and Vidarbha region in 1977. From 1991 to 1999, he has been the Akhil Bharatiya Sharirik Pramukh (in charge of physical training). From 1999 to 2000, he became the Akhil Bharatiya Pracharharak Pramukh (in charge of full time volunteers). In 2000, Mohan Bhagwat held to the position of Sarkaryavaha (general secretary) after Rajendra Singh and H.V. Seshadri decided to step down as RSS chief and general secretary respectively. K.S. Sudarshan became the new chief of RSS. Bhagwat held the post of General Secretary until 2006. On 21st March 2009, Bhagwat was chosen as the Sarsanghchalak at the meeting of the RSS top decision making body Akhil Bharatiya Pratinidhi Sabha. Bhagwats straight forwardness, his modest and practical thinking, his clear vision and no interest in politics were the qualities due to which the Akhil Bharatiya Pratinidhi Sabha made him the RSS head. Mohan Bhagwat has a very good relation with BJP and Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP). His ties with Advani goes back to 1940 when a young Advani completed his second year of the three -year RSS training under the guidance of Bhagwats father Madhukar Rao Bhagwat in Gujarat. Bhagwat has been the principal troubleshooter for Advani during his quote on Jinnah. Bhagwat recently made a controversial statement that rapes occur in India (referring to the western culture) and not in Bharat (referring to the rural and ancient India). Bhagwat has been granted the Z+ VVIP security cover by the Government of India in June 2015, making him one of the most protected Indians today. Bhagwat also has opposed untouchability and said that beliefs like this must not prevail in the Indian society however, he also said that the Constitution must be based on the Codes of Manusmruti. Bhagwat has been a bachelor throughout his life and has dedicated his life to social service. He has travelled extensively throughout India and has been a Pracharak for 28 years. He is also known to watch English films on science, fiction and history.

Kashmiri Pandits Will be Able to Return to Their Homes in Valley Soon: RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat
India.com News Desk | April 3, 2022 6:44 PM IST
Addressing members of the Kashmiri pandit community virtually on the last day of the three-day
Kashmiri Pandits Will be Able to Return to Their Homes in Valley Soon: RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat
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Statements Came out of Dharam Sansad Do Not Represent Hindutva: Mohan Bhagwat | Key Points
India.com News Desk | February 7, 2022 10:26 AM IST
Provocative speeches inciting violence against Muslims were allegedly made by participants during
Statements Came out of Dharam Sansad Do Not Represent Hindutva: Mohan Bhagwat | Key Points
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UP: Man Arrested For ''Objectionable'' Comments About RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat
PTI | August 4, 2021 11:05 AM IST
A case was registered against the man under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and he was arrested based
UP: Man Arrested For ''Objectionable'' Comments About RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat
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Everyone's DNA is One Except Those Who Eat Cow Meat: VHP leader Sadhvi Prachi
India.com News Desk | July 11, 2021 7:22 AM IST
While speaking at an event in Rajasthan's Dausa, she also urged the Central government to bring
Everyone's DNA is One Except Those Who Eat Cow Meat: VHP leader Sadhvi Prachi
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Don't Get Trapped in Cycle of Fear that Islam is in Danger in India: RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat
India.com News Desk | July 5, 2021 8:19 AM IST
Allaying fears that majoritarianism is on the rise in India, Bhagwat said, "If anyone says that
Don't Get Trapped in Cycle of Fear that Islam is in Danger in India: RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat
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Twitter Removes Blue Tick From Accounts of Mohan Bhagwat, Other RSS Functionaries; Restores Later
India.com News Desk | June 5, 2021 8:16 PM IST
Later in the day, the verification badge of Mohan Bhagawat, Suresh Soni, Arun Kumar, Suresh Joshi
Twitter Removes Blue Tick From Accounts of Mohan Bhagwat, Other RSS Functionaries; Restores Later
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After Venkaiah Naidu, Twitter Removes Verified Blue Badge From Mohan Bhagwat's Handle
India.com News Desk | June 5, 2021 12:07 PM IST
Earlier in the day, the Micro-blogging site had removed the blue tick from the personal handle of
After Venkaiah Naidu, Twitter Removes Verified Blue Badge From Mohan Bhagwat's Handle
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Govt, Public, Administration... All Became Negligent After First COVID Wave: RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat
India.com News Desk | May 15, 2021 6:26 PM IST
The RSS chief said that this is not an appropriate time to point fingers and all should avoid
Govt, Public, Administration... All Became Negligent After First COVID Wave: RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat
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Mohan Bhagwat, RSS Chief Tests Covid +Ve, Hospitalised
ANI Feeds | April 10, 2021 10:22 AM IST
On March 7, Mohan Bhagwat was administered the COVID-19 vaccine.
Mohan Bhagwat, RSS Chief Tests Covid +Ve, Hospitalised
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2021-04-09T23:22:52+00:00
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BJP Calls for 12-Hour Shutdown in Kerala's Alappuzha Today After RSS Worker Killed in Clash with SDPI
Intern India.com | February 25, 2021 9:13 AM IST
"BJP and other Hindu organisations have called for a hartal in Alappuzha district from 6 am to 6 pm
BJP Calls for 12-Hour Shutdown in Kerala's Alappuzha Today After RSS Worker Killed in Clash with SDPI
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Hindus Can Never Be Anti-India, Patriotism is Their Basic Character: RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat
India.com News Desk | January 2, 2021 9:10 AM IST
Mohan Bhagwat said Mahatama Gandhi had suggested that for him his dharma and patriotism are not
Hindus Can Never Be Anti-India, Patriotism is Their Basic Character: RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat
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Using CAA, 'Opportunists' Unleashed Organised Violence: RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat in Dussehra Speech
India.com News Desk | October 25, 2020 10:07 AM IST
"Coronavirus overshadowed all other topics. In the background, the efforts by rioters and
Using CAA, 'Opportunists' Unleashed Organised Violence: RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat in Dussehra Speech
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Indian Muslims Most Content in World, Constitution Did Not Say Only Hindus Can Stay in The Country: RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat
India.com News Desk | October 10, 2020 8:32 AM IST
"Our Constitution did not say that only Hindus can stay here (India); hereafter only Hindus will be
Indian Muslims Most Content in World, Constitution Did Not Say Only Hindus Can Stay in The Country: RSS Chief
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2020-10-09T21:32:49+00:00
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'Control Anger,' RSS Chief Reacts to Palghar Lynching; On Jamaat, he Urges People Not to Alienate Community
India.com News Desk | April 26, 2020 10:05 PM IST
Reacting to the killing of two saints in Palghar, Bhagwat urged everyone to control "anger". "The
'Control Anger,' RSS Chief Reacts to Palghar Lynching; On Jamaat, he Urges People Not to Alienate Community
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Avoid 'Nationalism' Word, it Refers to 'Hitler, Nazism': RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat
India.com News Desk | February 20, 2020 3:11 PM IST
At an RSS programme in Ranchi, Bhagwat said, "Do not use the word 'Nationalism'. Use 'National',
Avoid 'Nationalism' Word, it Refers to 'Hitler, Nazism': RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat
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Mohan Bhagwat Says Divorce Cases More in Educated & Affluent Families, Sonam Kapoor Slams 'Regressive' Comment
India.com Buzz Desk | February 17, 2020 12:00 PM IST
Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor, who is quite vocal on political matters, called out RSS chief and
Mohan Bhagwat Says Divorce Cases More in Educated & Affluent Families, Sonam Kapoor Slams 'Regressive' Commen
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It's in DNA of BJP-RSS to Try And Erase Reservations: Rahul Gandhi
PTI | February 10, 2020 7:03 PM IST
In a tweet, the former Congress president said the BJP government is making a statement in the
It's in DNA of BJP-RSS to Try And Erase Reservations: Rahul Gandhi
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RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat Says Hindutva is Unity in Diversity
India.com News Desk | January 19, 2020 2:26 PM IST
"We are descendants of our great ancestors and we have to live together despite our diversity. This
RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat Says Hindutva is Unity in Diversity
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'Not Right to Say All Are Hindus,' Athawale Slams Mohan Bhagwat Over '130 Crore People Are Hindu’ Remark
India.com News Desk | December 26, 2019 5:55 PM IST
Hitting back at RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, Union Minister Ramdas Athawale on Thursday claimed that
'Not Right to Say All Are Hindus,' Athawale Slams Mohan Bhagwat Over '130 Crore People Are Hindu’ Remark
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2019-12-26T06:55:48+00:00
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'RSS Regards 130 Crore Population Of India As Hindu Society': Mohan Bhagwat Stokes Controversy
India.com News Desk | December 26, 2019 6:35 AM IST
Irrespective of religion and culture, people who have the nationalistic spirit and respect the
'RSS Regards 130 Crore Population Of India As Hindu Society': Mohan Bhagwat Stokes Controversy
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