Cow Vigilantism is Beyond Religion, Says Mohan Bhagwat on Dussehra

“Many Muslims have sacrificed their life for protecting cows,” he said in his address.

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat in Nagpur on 30 September.

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RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has echoed the Centre’s sentiment on deporting Rohingya Muslims to Myanmar, saying the issue of Bangladeshi intrusion is yet to be completely solved and now, “the problem of Myanmar has been heaped on us.”

If we let such poeple stay here, they will not only be a burden on employment, but also pose threat to our national security. <i>Woh wahan se yahan kyun aaye hain? Wahan kyun nahi reh sake? </i>(Why did they (Rohingyas) come here? Why couldn’t they stay there?)

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“Many Muslims Sacrificed Their Lives Protecting Cows”

Speaking at the RSS’ annual Dussehra event in Nagpur on 30 September, Bhagwat also addressed the issue of cow vigilantism, saying “it is reprehensible that some people have been killed allegedly by gau rakshaks.”

At the same time, many people have been killed by cow smugglers, he said.

Bhagwat said the issue of cow protection is beyond religion.

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“Kerala, WB Govts Supporting Anti-National Forces”

He went on to allege that jihadi forces are active in Kerala and West Bengal.

While people are resisting, the state governments are supporting these anti-national forces by not fulfilling their duty.

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“Protect SMEs, Farmers”

On the economic situation, the RSS chief said that the interests of small, medium industries and self-employed businesses should be protected as they make the “biggest contribution” to the economy.

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On the Kashmir issue, Bhagwat said the problems of the people, who were displaced from the Kashmir Valley in 1990s, are yet to be addressed.

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