Sangh Swayam sevaks can participate in the movements in Kashi and Mathura

Statement by RSS official Dattatreya Hosabale

Bengaluru (Karnataka) – RSS General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale stated that the organization has no objections if its swayamsevaks participate in movements related to Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi in Mathura and the Gyanvapi dispute in Kashi. “We will not stop them,” he affirmed in an interview with the Kannada magazine Vikram.

However, Hosabale clarified that the RSS does not support large-scale agitation targeting all mosques and has emphasized the importance of avoiding social discord.

RSS General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale further stated;

Concerns about cow slaughter, love jihad, and conversion!

Hosabale acknowledged that issues like cow slaughter, love jihad, and religious conversions remain concerns. However, he emphasized the need to now focus on other critical matters, such as eradicating untouchability, preserving cultural values among the youth, and protecting Indian languages.

“Everyone should learn Sanskrit!”

He advocated for the widespread learning of Sanskrit across India, highlighting that even Dr. B.R. Ambedkar supported this idea.

“We have made language a problem today!”

RSS General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale says the Sangh won’t stop its volunteers from joining efforts to restore Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi & Srikrishna Janmabhoomi in Mathura.#ReclaimTemples pic.twitter.com/Wz0EQ5q5YY

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Hosabale remarked that while there is no harm in learning widely spoken languages, politics and opposition have turned language into an issue. He pointed out that soldiers across India learn Hindi, and job seekers adopt the language of their respective states. Despite linguistic diversity, India has remained united for millennia. He questioned how future generations would thrive if they failed to read and write in their native languages, which have produced profound literary works.

“English needs an economic alternative!”

He stressed that the dominance of English is primarily due to its economic utility. To reduce this reliance, India must establish an economic model that ensures adequate employment opportunities for those educated in Indian languages. He urged senior intellectuals, judges, educators, writers, and political as well as religious leaders to adopt a progressive stance on this matter.