Hindus, Muslims share same ancestry: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat
'Muslims have nothing to fear in India'
Mumbai, Sep 6: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Monday said Hindus and Muslims share the same ancestry and every Indian citizen is a "Hindu".
Speaking at an event here organised by Pune-based Global Strategic Policy Foundation, he said "sane" Muslim leaders should stand firmly against fundamentalists.
"The word Hindu was equivalent to motherland, ancestors and Indian culture. This is not disrespecting other views. We have to think in terms of gaining Indian dominance and not Muslim dominance ," he said.
Bhagwat said for all-round development of India, everyone should work together.
"Islam came to India with invaders. This is history and should be told in that manner. Sane Muslim leaders should oppose unnecessary issues and stand firmly against fundamentalists and hardliners. The more we do this at the earliest, the less damage it will cause to our society," he said.
India, as a superpower, will not scare anyone, the RSS leader said.
"The word Hindu is equivalent to the rich heritage of our motherland, ancestors and culture, and every Indian is a Hindu," he said at a seminar titled "Nation First, Nation Supreme".
Bhagwat emphasized Muslims don't have to fear anyone in India as Hindus don't hold enmity towards anyone and Indians have always been committed to the well-being of all.
Hindus and Muslims share the same ancestry, Bhagwat said.
Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan and Lt Gen Syed Ata Hasnain (retd), Chancellor, Central University of Kashmir, were among other prominent speakers at the event.
Khan said more diversity leads to a prosperous society and added "Indian culture considers everyone equal." Lt Gen Hasnain said Muslim intellectuals should thwart Pakistan's attempts to target Indian Muslims.
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Dharwad Corporation zonal offices raided after complaints of corruption in issuing land records
Hubballi: Karnataka Lokayukta officials on Friday conducted raids at multiple zonal offices of the Hubballi-Dharwad City Corporation following complaints alleging bribery and delay in issuing land-related documents, including e-Swathu records.
The raids were carried out in the morning under the leadership of Siddalingappa S.T.. Separate teams inspected 12 zonal offices of the Corporation and examined records linked to land ownership and document processing.
According to sources, the Lokayukta received complaints from members of the public alleging that Corporation officials were demanding bribes for issuing e-Swathu and other land documents.
Residents reportedly alleged that applications were being deliberately delayed if bribes were not paid.
Based on these complaints, officials carried out inspections of files and records connected to land ownership and issuance of documents.
Further investigation is underway.
