Bangalore: Indian Muslims are also Hindus,says RSS Chief


Bangalore, Nov 22 (IANS) Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat late Sunday created a flutter at a public meeting here by claiming that Indian Muslims were originally Hindus and follow Hindu rituals.

"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.

  

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  • Jaimini P.B., Manipal,Sharjah

    Mon, Nov 23 2009

    Dear Shahnawaz..Excellent Report. Yes...RSS Chief realised the truth very late. If Chief had commented it long back..I think ,there would not have been Babri Masjid demolition and communal riots.

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  • Jamil, Udupi

    Mon, Nov 23 2009

    Chetan S, Mangalore/Dubai, i am very pleasant with your comments, India needs people like dear, keep it up

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  • Rafique, Kanhangad

    Mon, Nov 23 2009

    Mr. Bhagawat is right. We are all one despite so many languages, different religions, cultures, traditions and food habits. Hindus are peace loving people.

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  • A.S.SHAIKH, MANGALORE

    Mon, Nov 23 2009

    Statement made by RSS Chief Mr. Mohan Bhagwat cannot be denied. Originally centuries ago some Indians embrased Islam or Christanity. But Mr. Bhagwat has not disclosed his hiden Agenda whether he is going to attack first on Muslims or Christians.

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  • shane, mng/dxb

    Mon, Nov 23 2009

    Just another issue of Stupidity nothing of much importance, We are Indians first then religions, Since this guy seems to have Jaundice and his eyes only can see Zaffran color around.

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  • Chetan S, Mangalore/Dubai

    Mon, Nov 23 2009

    FIRST AND THE LAST OF OUR BLOOD IS THAT WE ARE INDIANS ,NO ONE CAN DIVIDE US IN THE NAME OF RELIGION ,CASTE, CREED,LANGUAGE OR ANYTHING ELSE. WE INDIANS SHOULD LIVE FOR PRESENT AND FORGET AND FORGIVE OUR PAST FOR GOOD.

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  • Lancelot N Tauro, Doha Qatar

    Sun, Nov 22 2009

    This is not new slogan we are hearing it past 50 years from different RSS cheif. There is no special meaing or taste in this old slogan which was repeating very often. It should be stopped for pointing / talking about other religion. Better concentrate in constructive attitude towards hinduism and respect Bharat Mata.

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  • shahnawaz kukkikatte, dubai/udupi

    Sun, Nov 22 2009

    How come RSS realised the truth so late because its ideologies are politically defeated. RSS tried to re write the history but failed and now RSS chief is in mood of damage control. Secondly there is no religion called hindu religion. Hindu is a term used for region because of Sindhu river (Indus - India) and Hindukush mountains. Those who are living in this region are called Hindus or Indians.

    Indians are made up of chistians, muslims, buddhists, jains, zorastrians, sikhs, arya dharma and sanata dharma. Later a mixture of Arya dharma (Manuvad) and sanata dharma gave birth to a perverted form of religion in the Indus region and those who practiced this perverted religion were called hindus. Sanata dharma is totally different from the modern day hindu dharma. Sanata dharma still has good relevance and has justifications for the resonings where as the perverted hindu dharma doesnt have any justification. In sanata dharma all human beings are equal by birth and piety is achieved by being good, righteous and closeness to God, but in Hindu dharma human beings are not equal and supremacy is decided by birth and piousness and righteousness is secondary and once fate is decided by his birth.

    This the legacy of brahmanism on the present day hinduism. We are all Hindu/Indians but follow different faiths. Having realsied our roots, dont persecute Indian muslims and christians and treat them as your country men and your relations.

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  • Anil, Bangalore

    Sun, Nov 22 2009

    Mr.Mohan Bhagwat you are totally worng.First of all we are Indians Not Hindus.We Salute India Not RSS or Hindus.We Love India.Jai Bharat Mata Ki...

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  • Eric Coelho, Mangalore

    Sun, Nov 22 2009

    What Caste or Religion I belong is not important to me. So far I am a Good Human Being and respect every other Human being, my Caste and Religion will always remain at the back door. I care two oots for my caste and relgiion.

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  • Fernandes Francis , Mangalore

    Sun, Nov 22 2009

    RSS says , Even Muslims and christians are also Hindus , Then why your people attack Mosques and Churches ?

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