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- Dattatreya Hosabale stated that casteism and untouchability are inconsistent with Hindu culture and cannot be solved solely through legislation.
- The RSS leader urged individuals to personally practice inclusivity and change their conduct within their homes and communities.
- He also remarked that India's international rise should focus on serving humanity rather than achieving dominance.
- These comments emphasize the internal social reforms promoted by the organization.
What to watch next
- Follow-up initiatives by RSS regarding caste discrimination
- Further public addresses by RSS leadership on social issues
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Dattatreya Hosabale
RSS general secretary
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“There should be no discrimination of any kind among human beings. Birth-based discrimination is not part of Hindu culture”
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…and untouchability, describing them as a “blot” on Hindu society. He said casteism and untouchability could not be eliminated merely through laws or sermons, but required a change in individual behaviour. “ There should be no discrimination of any kind among human beings. Birth-based discrimination is not part of Hindu culture ,” Mr. Hosabale said. Citing Lord Ram accepting berries offered by Shabari in the Ramayana, he questioned how people could practice discrimination in the name of caste. “Any kind of mistreatment in the name of caste…
“Any kind of mistreatment in the name of caste weakens society”
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…discrimination is not part of Hindu culture,” Mr. Hosabale said. Citing Lord Ram accepting berries offered by Shabari in the Ramayana, he questioned how people could practice discrimination in the name of caste. “ Any kind of mistreatment in the name of caste weakens society ,” Mr. Hosabale said, urging people to begin the change with their own conduct and within their homes. He further said India’s 5,000-year-old civilisational journey showed that the country had repeatedly risen after…
Mohan Bhagwat
RSS chief
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“Take the Sun, for example; you cannot do anything about it. If you don’t believe in it, that’s fine, but it will still rise and set”
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…ago, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat addressed a gathering in Ujjain, saying a person’s ego can create the misconception that his reign and everything operate according to his authority and that he can control everything. “ Take the Sun, for example; you cannot do anything about it. If you don’t believe in it, that’s fine, but it will still rise and set ,” he had told around 1,700 Gen Z participants at the ‘Yuva Dharma Sansad’. Published - September 21, 2026 09:46 am IST…
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