Mumbai, May 3 : RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat stated that tribal communities and Scheduled Castes safeguarded India’s core identity and ethos despite foreign invasions and hardships, urging their integration into mainstream development with equal access to services.
Speaking Saturday at the Karmayogi awards in Mumbai—attended by Union Minister Nitin Gadkari—Bhagwat emphasized selfless service as India’s enduring value in “Hindu society.” “Human life is defined by giving back… In serving others, we foster our own development,” he said, noting this ethos survived millennia but faced attacks from invaders targeting its preservers.
Despite adversities, “the country’s core identity remained intact among tribal communities and those belonging to SC and ST groups,” he added, criticizing the educated elite for distancing themselves and calling to bridge the gap.
Bhagwat described the world as “stumbling forward” and positioned India as a stabilizing force. “The country must not only safeguard its own interests but also extend support to the world,” he said, stressing service as duty, not favor, that elevates all.
Without preserving identity, “existence itself is at risk,” he warned.
