Bareilly, January 19: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh or RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday said that the Sangh considered 130 crore people of the country as "Hindus", but doesn't want anyone to change their religion or caste. Addressing a gathering in Uttar Pradesh, Mohan Bhagwat also said that the RSS doesn't want any "power centre" other than the Constitution. Bhagwat at multiple occasions has said that "all Indians are Hindus". Mohan Bhagwat Pitches For Two-Child Law at RSS Event, NCP Says 'We Have Seen Repercussions of Vasectomy in Past'.

"By saying that all are Hindus, we do not want to change anyone's religion, language or caste... We do not want any power centre other than the Constitution because we believe in it. Hindutva is a holistic approach and we believe that the ancestors of all were Hindus. This is unity in diversity and is marked by emotional integrity," Bhagwat said while speaking at a function in Bareilly. He added that the country was run by the Constitution. Mohan Bhagwat's 'Hindu Rashtra' Remarks: Sikh Organisations Slam RSS Chief For His 'Daunting Mindset'.

"If you read the Constitution, you will realize that every page is an inspiration for the country. The Constitution tells us our beginning and our goals," Bhagwat said. He also clarified the confusion over his statement on population control and said, "I only said that population is a problem as well as a resource, so policy should be drafted in this regard. The policy will decide how many children one should have. I did not lay down any rule as such because it is not my job."

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