Sat Apr 26 15:49:49 UTC 2025: ## RSS Chief Bhagwat’s Comments on Pahalgam Attacks Spark Debate
**SRINAGAR, INDIA** – Following the deadly Pahalgam terror attacks that claimed 26 lives, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat issued a statement seemingly endorsing both non-violence and the forceful response to aggression. While asserting that non-violence is integral to India’s religious and cultural identity, Bhagwat also suggested the need to “teach a lesson” to those who perpetrate violence and oppression. His remarks have sparked considerable debate, with interpretations varying on the nature and implications of his message. Some see it as a call for strong action against terrorism, while others express concern about the potential for it to be interpreted as advocating violence. The statement comes at a sensitive time, in the aftermath of a significant terrorist attack that has shaken the nation.
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