Was Told Nationalism has Nazi Links, Avoid it: RSS Head Bhagwat

Ranchi: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Thursday said people should refrain from using the word “nationalism” as it has connotations of “Hitler and Nazism”.

At an RSS programme in Ranchi, Bhagwat said, “Do not use the word ‘Nationalism’. Use ‘National’, ‘Nationality’, ‘Nation’. The meaning of ‘Nationalism’ is Hitler, Nazism and Fascism. The aim of the Sangh is to boost the feeling of patriotism and feeling of Hinduism.”

Bhagwat pointed out that the aim of RSS is to unite Hindu society.

He said “The aim of Sangh is nothing more than uniting the Hindu society. It does not mean that Sangh interferes in federal system of the country. The Swayamsevaks are dedicated to their aim. By feeling proud of the culture of our country we have to work to take the country to new heights. We have to make India a world ‘Guru’.”