Mohan Bhagwat Addresses BJP Retirement Rumors and RSS Influence

In a recent Q&A session at Vigyan Bhawan in Delhi, RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat addressed swirling rumors about Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s potential retirement at 75. He clarified his stance, stating that such an idea was never proposed or discussed within the RSS.

Bhagwat Dismisses Retirement Speculation

Speaking on the final day of his three-day lecture series, Bhagwat directly addressed the retirement rumors, emphasizing that the notion of a mandatory retirement age for political leaders at 75 was never a policy advocated by the RSS. He dismissed these claims as pure speculation.

Clarifying the RSS-BJP Relationship

Bhagwat also took the opportunity to clarify the perceived influence of the RSS on the BJP’s decision-making process. He stated that the prevailing narrative of the RSS dictating the BJP’s actions is “completely wrong,” suggesting a more nuanced and less direct relationship between the two organizations. He highlighted the independence of both entities while acknowledging their shared ideological roots.