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Mohan Bhagwat

Mohan Bhagwat

Height: 173 cm DOB: 11 September 1950

Mohan Madhukar Bhagwat is the chief (Sarsanghchalak) of the nationalist organisation Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and was chosen, in March 2009, as the successor to K. S. Sudarshan. After K. B. Hedgewar and M.S.Golwalkar, he is one of the youngest leaders to head the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh. Due to a high threat perception from various Islamic terrorist organisations, in June 2015, Centre ordered the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) to provide Bhagwat with round-the-clock protection. With Z+ VVIP security cover, he is one of the most protected Indians today. Early life: He was born in Chandrapur, Maharashtra. and comes from a family of RSS activists. He is the eldest son of his parents. From Government Veterinary College, Nagpur, he graduated in Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry. Towards the end of 1975, he dropped out of his postgraduate course in Veterinary Sciences and became a pracharak (full-time promoter/worker) of the RSS.

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Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat

RSS against trolling, does not believe in discrimination: Mohan Bhagwat

Politics | Sep 12, 2017, 05:28 PM IST

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat today said that the Sangh Parivar does not believe in discrimination.

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RSS condemns West Bengal govt’s move to cancel hall bookings for Bhagwat's event

India | Sep 05, 2017, 08:20 PM IST

Mohan Bhagwat was scheduled to attend a programme on October 3 at a state-owned auditorium in Kolkata

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India has made clear it won't get cowed down: Mohan Bhagwat on Doklam

India | Sep 05, 2017, 06:50 PM IST

India has made clear that it will not be cowed down on security and defence matters, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said today as he credited the Modi government for enhancing the country's global standing

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat unfurls national flag at Kerala

Flouting collector's order, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat unfurls national flag at Kerala school

India | Aug 15, 2017, 12:19 PM IST

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Tuesday unfurled the Indian tricolour at a government-aided school here despite being told by authorities that political personalities can't do this. This sparked criticism from the CPI-M and the Congress

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RSS chief heaps praise on PM Modi, says Indian leadership should follow ‘dharma’

Politics | Jul 13, 2017, 08:34 AM IST

“Society has got a good and able ‘thekedar’ (contractor) in Narendra bhai for its welfare but the danger is that people will leave everything to him and go to sleep.It should not happen," the RSS chief said.

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat

Loan waiver not a permanent solution to woes of farmers: RSS chief

India | Jun 28, 2017, 11:15 PM IST

The RSS chief said that the need of the hour was to streamline the entire agriculture sector so that it would become profitable in the long-term.

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RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat meets President Pranab Mukherjee

India | Jun 16, 2017, 11:45 PM IST

The RSS said it was a pre-decided courtesy meet and there was nothing to read into it.

Next President of India should be a 'Hindutva rubber

Next President of India should be a 'Hindutva rubber stamp', says Shiv Sena

Politics | Jun 09, 2017, 05:09 PM IST

The Shiv Sena, which has consistently been pushing for RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat as the next President, said a "Hindutva rubber stamp" should be installed at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Amit Shah arrives at Nagpur Airport to visit RSS

Amit Shah, Mohan Bhagwat hold closed-door meeting in Nagpur

Politics | May 29, 2017, 11:05 PM IST

Shah, party sources said, spoke about the Modi government's intention of holding all elections-- from Lok Sabha to local bodies-- simultaneously from 2024.

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Shiv Sena harps on Mohan Bhagwat for President, says ‘RSS HQ second seat of power’

Politics | Apr 25, 2017, 02:45 PM IST

The party, which shares power with the BJP at the Centre and in Maharashtra, noted that the RSS headquarters in Nagpur has become the ‘second seat of power’ in the country and it does not deem anybody fit for the president's post except Sangh chief.

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RSS man at Rashtrapati Bhavan? ‘United opposition’ plans to upset BJP in presidential polls

Politics | Apr 21, 2017, 02:12 PM IST

The majority of Opposition leaders believe that the alliance, if becomes a reality, can stop the RSS from getting its person elected for the role.

Mohan Bhagwat seeks nationwide ban on cow slaughter

Mohan Bhagwat seeks nationwide ban on cow slaughter, says violence ‘defames’ cause

India | Apr 10, 2017, 07:32 AM IST

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday supported a nationwide ban against cow slaughter, calling it a “vice” that must be removed.

Mohan Bhagwat pitches for nation-wide ban on cow slaughter

Mohan Bhagwat pitches for nation-wide ban on cow slaughter, says 'violence defames the cause'

India | Apr 09, 2017, 11:24 PM IST

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat today strongly pitched for an all-India law against cow slaughter and asked also asked the vigilante groups to obey the law while espousing the cause of protecting the animal.

Congress leader CK Jaffer Sharief backs Mohan Bhagwat as

Now, Congress leader CK Jaffer Sharief backs Mohan Bhagwat as next President

Politics | Apr 01, 2017, 04:43 PM IST

Senior Karnataka Congress leader CK Jaffer Sharief has backedRSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat as the next Indian President.

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RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat backs inter-caste marriages among Hindus

India | Mar 30, 2017, 09:51 AM IST

Backing inter-caste marriages among Hindus, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat has said that it will go a long way in eradicating social discrimination.

File pic of RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat

Not in race for President, will continue to work for RSS, says Mohan Bhagwat

Politics | Mar 29, 2017, 03:06 PM IST

President Pranab Mukherjee's term is scheduled to end on July 25. He had taken over as the 13th President of India on 25 July 2012.

Mohan Bhagwat is a good choice for President, Shiv Sena MP

'Bhagwat good choice for President if India has to be made Hindu Rashtra'

Politics | Mar 27, 2017, 06:38 PM IST

Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut today said the party will support RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat for President as he will be a good choice to make India a Hindu Rashtra.

Mohan Bhagwat said nobody has the right to measure or judge

Nobody has right to 'measure' or 'judge' anyone’s patriotism: Mohan Bhagwat

India | Feb 12, 2017, 08:36 AM IST

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Saturday said that no one has the right to measure or pass judgements about anyone’s patriotism.

Mohan Bhagwat addressing Hindu Sammelan in Betul

Muslims are Hindus by nationality, says RSS chief

Politics | Feb 09, 2017, 07:32 AM IST

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Wednesday made a remark that is likely to court controversy. At an event in Madhya Pradesh’s Betul district jail , Bhagwat said that ‘Muslims born in India are Hindus by nationality’.

Everyone born in Hindustan is a Hindu, says Moha

Everyone who is born in Hindustan and respects its tradition is Hindu, says RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat

India | Feb 08, 2017, 10:04 PM IST

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Wednesday asserted that all the people who live in Hindustan and who have respect for its traditions are Hindus.