"India is a country of Hindus. Even Muslims and Christians are also Hindus as they have inherited the Hindu culture. They too have roots in Hinduism," Bhagwat said while addressing about 15,000 RSS activists at a gathering in the sprawling Bangalore Palace grounds.
Substantiating his claim, Bhagwat said Muslims sing qawwalis because they inherited the trait of singing bhajans (hymns) from their forefathers. They also worship at mausoleums of great Muslim saints by offering chadar (quilt), which is equivalent to idol worshipping by Hindus.
"We are a country of unity in diversity. We are all one despite so many languages, different religions, cultures, traditions and food habits. All Indians derive strength from the spirit of Hindutva, which is a way of life - sanatana dharma," Bhagwat said in his hour-long speech in chaste Hindi.
RSS chief wary of China's friendship stance
Mohan Bhagwat also cautioned the Indian government to beware of China's smooth talk of friendship while it makes claim to Indian territory.
"China says it wants friendship with India, but does not give up its claim to Indian territory. We know what happened in 1962. We should be careful about what China says and what it does," Bhagwat said while addressing about 15,000 swayamsevaks in the sprawling Bangalore Palace grounds here.
Expressing concern over the security scenario in the sub-continent and the menace of terrorism emanating from Pakistan, Bhagwat said India should be prepared for any eventuality to protect itself from west, north or east.
"When China wants to wage war with India it will. And when it does not, it talks about friendship with us. We must be alert and prepared because China has not given up its claim on our territory," Bhagwat asserted.
Let bygones be bygones. Law will take its course. Let us not throw mud at each others religions. If you really see those who are interested in a Ram temple at Ayodhya are in a tiny minority. If in doubt, ask a rickshawala or a labour at construction site. Very likely he may not be knowing what it is all about. Only the elite are concerned. More young people vist Tirupathi, Shirdi, Puttaparthi and Vaishno Devi than Ayodhya and Kashi unless they are overpowered by communal pride than by devotion. Ask SSB. He would say, "Why Ayodhya when I am here?" Ayodhya problem is artificially created by politicians with the support of jogis and sanyasis.
I would say all RSS and its followers are Virtual Muslims when it comes to Vote Bank politics.
Fundu person, Don't confuse. Islam started in 7th century, i.e., after Christ. Buddhism and Jainism were there before Christ. The sequence you wrote is wrong.