Bhagwat urges self-reliance amid US tariff war, warns against "dependence turning into compulsion"
Nagpur: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Thursday stressed the need for self-reliance and swadeshi initiatives, cautioning that India’s dependence on other nations should not become a compulsion.
Speaking at the 100th anniversary celebrations of the RSS on the occasion of Vijayadashami in Nagpur, Bhagwat remarked, “The new tariff policy implemented by the US was framed keeping in mind their own interests. But everyone is affected by such policies. The world functions on mutual dependence, yet no country can survive in complete isolation. This dependence must not turn into compulsion.”
He urged India to adopt self-reliance while maintaining friendly diplomatic relations, “with our wish and without compulsion.”
On the subject of public protests worldwide, Bhagwat said that governments disconnected from the people’s concerns invite unrest. “When policies are not made in people’s interests, they turn against the government. But violent protests have never achieved their objectives. Instead, such movements provide opportunities for external powers to play their games,” he cautioned.
Earlier, Bhagwat paid tribute to RSS founder K.B. Hedgewar. The event also saw the presence of former President Ram Nath Kovind as the chief guest. Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked the occasion by publishing a blog praising the contributions of RSS volunteers.
The RSS, founded in 1925, completed 100 years this year.
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Allen, Raghuvanshi, Green power KKR to 29-run win over GT
Kolkata (PTI): Finn Allen blasted a 35-ball 93, while Angkrish Raghuvanshi hit an unbeaten 44-ball 82 as Kolkata Knight Riders kept their playoff hopes alive with a 29-run win over Gujarat Titans in the IPL match here on Saturday.
Sent in to bat, Allen went on a six-hitting spree, smashing 10 maximums and four boundaries to add 95 off 41 balls with Raghuvanshi (82).
Raghuvanshi then shared another 108 off 53 balls with Cameron Green (52 not out) to power KKR to a challenging 247 for 2.
In reply, GT could manage 218-4, riding on skipper Shubman Gill's 49-ball 85 and a 35-ball 57 from Jos Buttler. Opener Sai Sudarsan was retired hurt but returned to make a 28-ball 53 not out.
Sunil Narine (2/29) claimed two wickets and Saurabh Dubey snapped one for KKR.
For GT, Mohammed Siraj (1/50), Sai Kishore (1/38) were the wicket-takers.
Brief Score:
KKR: 247 for 2 in 20 overs (Finn Allen 93, Angkrish Raghuvanshi 82 not out, Camero Green 52 not out; Mohammed Siraj 1/50).
GT: 218 for 4 in 20 overs (Shubman Gill 85, Sunil Narine 2/29).
