RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat hoists national flag, says “Future generation has to protect Independence”

Nagpur (Maharashtra) [India], August 15 (ANI): Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh Chief Mohan Bhagwat hoisted the national flag at RSS Headquarters in Nagpur on the occasion of the 78th Independence Day on Thursday.

After hoisting the national flag, the RSS chief said that the future generation has to protect the independence we have after the sacrifices of countless people.

“We have completed 78 years of Independence…. We got independence only after the sacrifices of countless people who sacrificed their lives for independence and the society that stood behind them has formed in the country… The generation who fought for our independence is no more, but the coming generations have to protect it,” he said.

Highlighting the political crisis in Bangladesh, the RSS chief said that the Hindus living there have to bear the heat without any fault of theirs.

“There is a lot of disturbance in the neighbouring country. The Hindu brothers living there have to bear the heat without any fault of theirs. India not only has the responsibility to protect itself and to remain independent, but it has also been our tradition to adjust itself for the benefit of the world… In the last few years, you must have seen that we did not attack anyone. Whenever someone was in trouble, we helped them,” he said.

Earlier, a meeting was held between top leaders of RSS and BJP (Bharatiya Janata Party) on the ongoing attacks against minorities (Hindus/Sikhs/Buddhists) in Bangladesh.

During this meeting held in the national capital, discussions took place regarding the organisation of a silent protest and a “Nari Shakti March” on Friday to condemn the atrocities against Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh.

Senior leaders of RSS and BJP gathered to deliberate on the security and rehabilitation of violence-affected Hindus in Bangladesh during the meeting held on Wednesday.

The discussion, which lasted over 6.5 hours, also focused on how to raise the issue of Bangladeshi Hindus at the international level, as their plight has not been receiving the global attention it deserves.

In addition to this, the meeting also detailed the plans for the proposed protest on Friday. Preparations to ensure the success of the protest were thoroughly discussed.

There was also a discussion about reaching out to foreign countries and their parliamentarians to raise awareness about the security of minorities in Bangladesh through their respective parliaments or governments. The leaders also talked about engaging with international NGOs that work for human rights and the protection of minorities.

The march to be carried out will begin at 11 AM from Mandi House, culminate at Jantar Mantar and will witness the participation of women from various sectors.

The RSS, VHP, BJP, and various other organisations have already condemned the attacks against Hindus and minorities and have urged the interim government

of Bangladesh to take necessary steps.