RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Thursday dismissed all criticism about former President Pranab Mukherjee attending an event at the RSS headquarters and said his presence is a not a matter of debate at all.
“Everyone in this country knows the personality of Pranab Mukharjee. We are grateful that we are able to learn something from him. How Pranabji was called and how he is coming is not a matter of debate. Sangh is Sangh, Pranab is Pranab. There have been many debates about Pranab Mukharjee attending the event but we do not consider anyone different from ourselves,” the RSS chief said welcoming Mr Mukherjee, whose acceptance of the invitation to the event has attracted sharp criticism from some Congress leaders and Left leaders — as also his daughter.
Mr. Bhagvat said the Sangh only wants to unite the entire society. “We embrace all, we are not just for one section. RSS believes in unity in diversity. Every citizen born in India is an Indian. It is his right to worship our motherland. We Indians are all one and united,” he said. The RSS chief said India had great natural resources and so never needed to fight anyone for living. India accommodated everyone from outside. Several great minds laid down their lives for this country.
