Kanpur, January 26: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Chief Mohan Bhagwat on Saturday trained guns on ‘anti-national’ forces, alleging that they are trying to disturb the peaceful environment of the country. He also claimed that these forces are working are nefariously working for demolishing the peace and virtues in India.

Addressing a gathering on Republic Day in Kanpur, Bhagwat stated, as quoted by ANI, “We do not pray for someone's misfortune; while only pray for happiness to all. But the anti-national elements are trying every bid to destroy the peace and virtues and are working on their nefarious designs.” Mohan Bhagwat Critical of Modi Government? RSS Chief Says Unemployment And Inflation Increased.

The RSS chief asserted that only India could counter and defeat these ‘anti-national’ forces. He said, “The whole world knows about it and is suffering from it, but only India has the capacity to defeat such forces.”

To mark the Republic Day special, Bhagwat said that India could be “Vishwa-Guru” (world leader), provided the standard of living of every Indian is raised. He said, “We take a pledge on this day to raise the standard of living of every Indian so that India may acquire the status of Vishwa-Guru once again.”

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