The Sena also said Bhagwat won't seek reopening of temples during coronavirus pandemic as he has a scientific temper.

Bhagwat was speaking at the RSS's annual Vijayadashami rally, which this time was limited to an indoor event

In his speech, Mukherjee had warned that any attempt to define India through 'religion, hatred, dogmas and intolerance' will dilute our existence and said public discourses must be freed of all forms of violence.

Asking the Sangh workers to serve people without any discrimination, he said those in need of help 'are our own.'

Bhagwat's remark came amid continued protests in several towns and cities of the country against the new citizenship law and probable pan-India NRC, moves branded by those opposing them as a reflection of "Hindutva nationalism" that is detrimental to Muslims.

Taking a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, Rahul Gandhi says the Congress party will not allow reservation to be done away with, no matter how much Modi Ji or Mohan Bhagwat dream of that

It is significant as the country has been roiled by protests against the amended act and the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in the last few weeks.

Under BJP, the National Population Register (NPR) has morphed from a development tool into a surveillance aid, a clear shift from Congress-era priorities. No wonder this has generated a trust deficit.

The RSS chief said that all those who have nationalistic spirit, respect India's culture and heritage are part of Hindu society.

If you want to prove the qualities of the cow to the world, we have to start doing documentation, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said.