RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat: 'Don't View Sangh Through BJP's Lens' | Kolkata Speech

In a significant statement from Kolkata, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Chief Mohan Bhagwat asserted that viewing the Sangh through the lens of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leads to misunderstandings. Addressing the '100 Vyakhyan Mala' programme, Bhagwat emphasized that the RSS is not merely a service organization or a political entity, but a unique body dedicated to society. He stated, 'Don't try to understand Sangh from the BJP's lens.' India Today's Senior Investigative Journalist Tapas Sengupta reports on the political context, noting the relevance of these remarks ahead of the 2026 West Bengal elections.