Nagpur, July 2: Mohan Bhagwat, the chief of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), stated that those who migrated from Pakistan to India during the 1947 Partition were not refugees but warriors of struggle. He emphasized that these individuals endured significant hardships due to their love and attachment to their motherland and religion.
Bhagwat made these remarks while addressing the 75th anniversary celebration of the Sindhu Education Society, organized by the Sindhi community. He explained that out of love for their homeland, these individuals chose to leave behind their ancestral properties, land, and businesses in Pakistan to come to India.
He clarified that the decision to cross the border was not made out of compulsion but was a conscious choice. They preferred to live in India, where they could practice their religion freely. Referring to them as displaced rather than refugees, he argued that labeling them as refugees is incorrect, as they were warriors committed to their homeland and faith.
Bhagwat acknowledged that while they may have lost the battle to keep India united, they chose their country and religion over careers and wealth. He urged people not to succumb to adverse circumstances but to strive to rise again. He noted that those who view themselves as weak and helpless in tough times often fail, while those who confront and overcome challenges ultimately succeed.
He also highlighted the importance of education for employment and livelihood but stressed that education should not be the ultimate goal. Many successful individuals have thrived without formal education, while educated people often work for them. True education begins at home, where the first teacher is the mother.
In his address, Bhagwat concluded that if humanity is to find a purpose in life, it should be to live not just for oneself but for others, to live virtuously, and to teach goodness to all. This is considered the essence of life in their culture.
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