Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Tuesday addressed an eminent gathering of intellectuals, scholars, editors, writers, and entrepreneurs during his visit to Assam, as part of the RSS's centenary celebrations. In an interactive session, he elaborated on the Sangh's civilizational vision, contemporary national concerns, and the ongoing programs across the Northeast, said a release.

Bhagwat emphasised that anyone who takes pride in Bharat and loves the nation is a Hindu, irrespective of personal modes of worship. He clarified that Hindu is not merely a religious term but a civilizational identity rooted in thousands of years of cultural continuity. "Bharat and Hindu are synonymous," he said, adding that India does not need an official declaration to be a Hindu Rashtra.

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