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Mohan Bhagwat Defends RSS’s Legal Standing, Says “Even Hindu Dharma Isn’t Registered”

Mohan Bhagwat Defends RSS’s Legal Standing, Says “Even Hindu Dharma Isn’t Registered”

Bengaluru, November 9, 2025 — Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat has defended the organisation’s legal status, asserting that it remains a lawful body even without formal registration. He compared the situation to Hindu Dharma, saying, “Even Hindu Dharma isn’t registered, yet it exists and functions.”Addressing criticism from opposition leaders questioning why the RSS is not registered under any act, Bhagwat explained that the Sangh operates as a “body of individuals,” a category recognised by Indian law. He noted that the organisation, established in 1925 during British rule, was never required to register with the colonial administration.“Some ask why…
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