RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat to visit US, Canada, UK from August 25
New Delhi, August 11
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat will visit the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom from August 25, according to sources.
Dr Bhagwat is scheduled to undertake the overseas visit at the invitation of various local associations and organisations associated with the Indian diaspora.
The visit comes at a significant time as the RSS is observing its centenary year. During his visit, Bhagwat is expected to interact with members of the Indian diaspora and representatives of local organisations.
Further details regarding his itinerary and engagements are expected to be announced subsequently.
In a post on social media platform X, RSS Prachar Pramukh Sunil Ambekar said, "Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's (RSS) Sarsanghachalak (Chief) Dr Mohan Bhagwat will be visiting the USA, Canada and the UK from 25th Aug 2026 on the invitation from overseas local associations and organisations. This coincides with the occasion of the ongoing Centenary year of RSS."
Earlier, Bhagwat addressed the youth at the 15-year celebration of India's International Movement to Unite Nations (IIMUN) in Mumbai.
Noting that protest is also a method to have consensus in a democracy, RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat said that any agitation should be aimed at improving the system and that Gen Z and Gen Alpha is more honest than the existing generation and an honest appeal of patriotism and service works with them. The RSS chief said the young generation has an approach different from the older generation and seek logic.
"As far as my experience about Gen Z goes, when we were their age, we were habitual of accepting whatever the elders said, we never questioned them. Now, Gen Z and Gen Alpha questions, they want logical answers and love...In democracy, this is the method. They call it 'debate' in English, we call it 'shastrarth' - there is no debate there but there are two sides there: 'poorv' and 'uttar'. We look at all aspects and everyone has their own perspective, so a new dimension comes to light in every subject. So, we get so many opinions and counter-opinions, they together form total view of the truth. This should indeed happen," he said.
"I won't say that Gen Z should not protest, but there are methods to how and what is to be done in democracy. Those who drafted the Constitution, the speeches of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar, have indications on the same. This should be looked at. We too should see that Gen Z is not raising its voice to oppose they are doing this because they have some issues and that should be rectified. Agitation should not be against me or you, but for system correction," he added.
He said if Gen Z is protesting, they are not anti-nationals. "They are our own people, our next generation...I do not believe Gen Z is like that...I think the new generation - the Gen Z and Gen Alpha, is more honest than our existing generation, and honest appeal of patriotism and service works with them," he said.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Interesting timing — centenary year and a global outreach. The RSS has been trying to rebrand itself as more modern and inclusive, especially with his comments on Gen Z. But actions speak louder than words. Let's see if this visit actually promotes dialogue or just one-sided ideology. I'm cautiously optimistic though.
As an Indian-American, I welcome this visit. The diaspora often feels disconnected from the homeland, and such interactions help bridge that gap. His take on Gen Z is spot on — the younger generation wants logic, not blind obedience. That's universal, not just Indian. 👍
I appreciate his statement that Gen Z is "more honest" and not anti-national. But I wish he would also acknowledge the concerns of minorities in India who feel sidelined. A visit abroad is all well, but what about internal harmony? Let's not just export a one-sided narrative.
The 'shastrarth' vs 'debate' comparison is quite deep. Finally a leader who understands that constructive criticism is not opposition but improvement. And his point on protest being for "system correction" is something many politicians should learn. I just hope the outreach programs are more interactive than one-way speeches. 👏
Why is the RSS chief going to give lectures abroad when there are so many issues at home? Farmers, unemployment, communal tensions — aap apna ghar dekhiye pehle. This feels like a PR stunt to normalize the RSS internationally. Just saying. 🤔
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