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'Divide-and-rule tactics': RSS chief Bhagwat's warning over attempts to split India

'Divide-and-rule tactics': RSS chief Bhagwat's warning over attempts to split India

What's behind this

At the Bharat Summit 2026, Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah condemned opposition leader Rahul Gandhi for making statements he described as “anti‑India” at an international conference, accusing him of trying to malign the country’s image out of frustration over electoral defeats. Shah said Gandhi was defaming India, urged him to stop travelling abroad and to visit Indian villages for political support, and the Assam state BJP also condemned the remarks, alleging the Congress is relying on foreign interests linked to George Soros.

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RSS excerpt

During a recent event in Jodhpur, RSS leader Mohan Bhagwat spoke fervently about the necessity of national unity. He indicated that smaller identities can lead to societal rifts, reminiscent of colonial tactics. Emphasizing the need for individuals to set aside ego and self-interest, he illustrated…

6 of the 85 reports on this event credit a wire agency (ANI, PTI or IANS), across 2 different agencies.

Coverage arrived over 46 hours. First from The Economic Times, latest from Orissa Post.

High Corroboration 28 news outlets reporting

How this event was covered

First reported by The Economic Times at 18:47 UTC on 13 Nov.

Coverage ran into a second day.

Across 3 desks: business, india, politics.

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  49. The Times of India Bennett, Coleman & Co. Current article

    'Divide-and-rule tactics': RSS chief Bhagwat's warning over attempts to split India

    During a recent event in Jodhpur, RSS leader Mohan Bhagwat spoke fervently about the necessity of national unity. He indicated that smaller identities can lead to societal rifts, reminiscent of colonial tactics. Emphasizing the need for individuals to set aside ego and self-interest, he illustrated…

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Who did not run this

28 newsrooms ran this event. 7 others published in India recently and did not.

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  • ANI ANI Media
  • Deccan Herald The Printers (Mysore) Pvt. Ltd.
  • Kashmir Observer Kashmir Observer
  • Livemint HT Media Ltd.
  • Maktoob Media Maktoob Media
  • The Avenue Mail The Avenue Mail
  • The South First The South First

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