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Tribals, Scheduled Castes preserved India's identity and soul despite foreign invasions: Bhagwat
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said tribal communities and Scheduled Castes preserved India's identity and soul despite foreign invasions and hardships, and stressed their integration into the mainstream development process. He spoke on April 2, 2026, at the Karmayogi awards ceremony in Mumbai, with Union Minister Nitin Gadkari present. The remarks underscored the need to bring marginalized groups into mainstream development.
Why It Matters
The remarks highlight ongoing discourse on the inclusion of tribal and Scheduled Caste communities in national development and identity-building, reflecting engagement between RSS leadership and government figures at a high-profile event.
Timeline
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Article publication reporting Bhagwat's remarks
May 3, 2026
The article reporting Bhagwat's remarks was published on May 3, 2026 at 08:46 IST.
Mohan Bhagwat's remarks at the Karmayogi awards ceremony (Mumbai)
April 2, 2026
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said that tribal communities and Scheduled Castes preserved India's identity and soul despite foreign invasions and hardships, and stressed the need to integrate them into the mainstream development process. The remarks were delivered at the Karmayogi awards ceremony in Mumbai, where Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari was present.