‘If 1.25 Crore Hindus Decide...’: RSS Chief's Big Support To Minorities In Bangladesh Amid Violence

Last Updated:February 08, 2026, 14:08 IST

Bangladesh has seen a rise in mob violence against minorities, especially Hindus, over the past few months, following the death of anti-India student leader Sharif Osman Hadi.

Ahead of the Bangladesh election, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday spoke about the situation of Hindus in the neighbouring country, saying that if they choose to stand and fight for their rights, they will receive support from Hindus across the world.

“There are about 1.25 crore Hindus in Bangladesh. If they decide to stay there and fight, all Hindus across the world will help them," Bhagwat said while addressing the second day of the RSS lecture series in Mumbai.

Bhagwat was speaking at the two-day Vyakhyanmala titled ‘100 Years of Sangh Journey: New Horizons’, organised to mark the RSS centenary at the Nehru Centre in Worli.

Violence against Hindus in Bangladesh

Bangladesh has seen a rise in mob violence against minorities, especially Hindus, over the past few months, following the death of anti-India radical student leader Sharif Osman Hadi.

The unrest grew after protests broke out across the country following the removal of exiled Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The protests followed the student-led agitation called the ‘July Uprising’ on August 5, 2024.

During the unrest, violent mobs targeted Hindu citizens in different parts of the country. Several people, including businessmen, labourers and students, were killed in attacks carried out during street protests that turned into organised assaults on minorities.

“India cannot be broken now": Bhagwat

Speaking on domestic issues, Bhagwat said earlier governments had not done enough to address changing population patterns in India. He pointed to birth rates and illegal immigration as major reasons behind the shift.

“The government earlier did not do enough on population changes. Birth rate and illegal immigration are reasons. Now that the government has started acting, it will be successful," he said.

He added, “India cannot be broken now. Those who try to break India will be broken."

Bhagwat also spoke about the organisation’s funding and said the RSS does not depend on corporate or institutional money.

“People are curious about RSS funds. We raise funds from our workers. When we travel, we ask for tiffin instead of buying food. We stay in the homes of workers, not in hotels," he said.

On the issue of caste, Bhagwat said the RSS does not discriminate.

“Anyone from any caste can become RSS chief. SC-ST is no disqualification and Brahmin is no qualification. We work for all castes, though RSS initially started with Brahmins," he said.

Addressing the work in Muslim-dominated areas, Bhagwat said the Sangh avoids confrontation.

“Challenges in Muslim areas are handled by not responding. They may use cuss words, but we don’t respond. That way conflict does not increase," he said.

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