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Bhagwat says Pakistan, China are not India’s permanent enemies
Bhagwat says Pakistan, China are not India’s permanent enemies
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said conflicts should not permanently damage India’s relations with Pakistan and China, Hindustan Times reports. Speaking at an event, he said ties could be put on hold until…
The Story in Brief
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said conflicts should not permanently damage India’s relations with Pakistan and China, Hindustan Times reports. Speaking at an event, he said ties could be put on hold until disputes are resolved, but should not be severed. He also said people should stand with the government during conflict, while recognising that humanity transcends political divisions.
Times Now reports that Bhagwat, speaking at a Gen-Z interaction in Mumbai, urged support for the government and armed forces during conflict but opposed permanent hatred towards Pakistan. He cautioned against academic and civil society exchanges during active conflict, saying such contact could compromise security. He also referred to shared historical and cultural roots, saying Pakistan was part of Bharat about a hundred years ago.
The Indian Opinion
The lazy reading is that Bhagwat has either softened completely towards Pakistan or endorsed unrestricted engagement. Neither follows from these remarks. His message combines security caution during conflict with opposition to permanent hostility, while Hindustan Times also records China in his broader argument. The practical test is whether such distinctions affect policy when violence or terrorism occurs, not whether they produce applause at a public event.
Sources (2): hindustantimes.com, timesnownews.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above.
Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
