‘There are still 1.25 billion Hindus in Bangladesh’: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat issues call for unity India News

New Delhi: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Chief Mohan Bhagwat It calls on Hindus in Bangladesh to unite and jointly fight against the unfavorable atmosphere created after the Hindutva incident. Sheikh HasinaWhat followed was a surge in anti-India sentiment.Mohan Bhagwat highlighted the 15 million Hindus in Bangladesh and said that creating a united front could help Hindus exploit the political system for their own benefit.

“…the events that happened in Bangladesh…there are 1.25 billion Hindus in Bangladesh. If they unite, they can use the political system there to their advantage, for their own security, but they have to unite. Fortunately, this time they decided not to run away; they will stay there and fight.” Now, if they are to fight, unity is crucial. The sooner they unite, the better,” news agency ANI quoted the RSS chief as saying. Bhagwat assured that the RSS would do its best for the Hindus in Bangladesh within its limits.“Given the number of Hindus present in Bangladesh, they can significantly improve their situation. To achieve this, we within our limits, and Hindus around the world in their respective places, will do our best for them; I can assure you,” he further said during the two-day lecture series ‘100 Years of the Sangh Journey – New Horizons’ in Mumbai on Sunday.Bhagwat also addressed concerns over illegal infiltration in the country, which has been increasing unabated for decades, saying: “We should inform the police that we suspect these people are foreigners and they should investigate and keep a close eye on them and we will keep a close eye on them. We will not provide employment to any foreigner.”Supporting the government’s move to deport illegal immigrants, Bhagwat said: “This is happening only now, but it has started bit by bit and will gradually increase. When the census or SIR is conducted, many people will be found not to be citizens of this country; they will automatically be excluded from the process.” “If someone comes from our country, we will give them employment opportunities but not to foreigners. You should be more alert and aware,” he added.