New Delhi:
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has given a powerful warning to protesters and Khalistani supporters who put their toes on the Indian nationwide flag and tore it exterior New York’s Madison Sq. Backyard on Saturday, when individuals had gathered there to listen to RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s handle.
The Union minister in a submit on X mentioned that political disagreement is ok however insulting the nation is unacceptable.
“We all the time mentioned you have got the liberty to criticise the RSS, BJP or authorities, however do not abuse our nation. Pay attention rigorously, do not insult our flag and my nation. It’ll price you very dearly,” Rijiju mentioned within the submit.
He shared the message together with a video exhibiting a person waving his foot, the nationwide flag tied round it. Different protesters shouted slogans generally utilized by Khalistani supporters. In entrance of dozens of cameras, in addition they tore the nationwide flag and laughed, whereas the native police seemed on.
Many on social media appealed to the authorities within the US to determine the protesters and test their antecedents. Additionally they requested the Centre to see whether or not any of the protesters had been Indian residents who might be made to face the regulation again house.
The ruckus occurred whereas the BJP’s ideological mentor RSS, as a part of its centenary yr, was celebrating the milestone with its supporters. Bhagwat addressed the gathering as a part of a worldwide tour that included the US, Canada and the UK.
Throughout his handle, Bhagwat requested the Indian group to stay fully loyal to their present nation of residence, calling it their “Karma Bhumi”, whereas additionally remembering India as their “Janma Bhumi.”
“What’s our obligation? We’re in America, we dwell in America, we earn in America. So we’re American. And we should always behave true to America,” Bhagwat mentioned on the occasion. “The diaspora, Bharatiya diaspora, have an obligation to their karma bhumi. They need to fulfil that. They need to be loyal to their karma bhumi,” he mentioned.
The RSS chief known as on Hindus in several international locations to create communities that might function examples of significant and accountable residing, including materials achievement alone couldn’t outline a worthwhile life.
“Mere profitable life isn’t adequate… Love for humanity should information conduct… We’re all one. Our pursuits can’t collide. As a result of we’re one, we’ve got to behave as we’re one. We’ve got to think about others,” he mentioned.
The RSS was based in Nagpur in 1925 by Keshav Baliram Hedgewar. The organisation marked its centenary in 2025 and describes character-building, social organisation and repair as central to its work. Bhagwat has served because the RSS chief since 2009.
