Rashtra, dharma depend on each other, says Mohan Bhagwat at Vihar Seva conference

Mr. Bhagwat said India holds a knowledge tradition comprising the Vedas, Upanishads, Ramayana, Mahabharata, Gita, Jain Agamas, Tripitaka, Guru Granth Sahib, and the teachings of saints. File | Photo Credit: PTI

Mohan Bhagwat, head of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), addressed the Vihar Seva conference on Friday (October 2, 2026). He said the nation and dharma depend on each other, and that the world faces dilemmas involving development and environment, freedom and family, and faith and conflict. He added that India holds a treasure of knowledge.