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Nagpur: Addressing the RSS's annual Vijayadashami rally on Thursday, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat highlighted several pressing issues, including India's stance after the Pahalgam attack and Trump's tariffs. He also referred to violent uprisings in neighboring countries, saying that such uprisings lead to no results. These protests "give foreign powers an opportunity to interfere." No one benefits from turmoil In his address after the Arms Worship ceremony in Nagpur to mark the 100th anniversary of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, he said, "Expressing public discontent in this manner benefits no one. No revolution has achieved its pinnacle through turmoil. Our neighboring countries are experiencing turmoil. Until a few years ago, these were our own countries, and these are our own, so it is a matter of concern." He said, "Unrest in the neighborhood is not a good sign... The violent outbursts of public anger in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Nepal that have led to regime change are a matter of concern for us. Forces seeking to create such unrest in India are active both inside and outside our country." Change also comes through democratic means - Bhagwat He said, "When the government remains distant from the people, is completely ignorant of their problems, and has policies that are not in their best interests, the people turn against the government. But using such means to express their displeasure benefits no one. Change also comes through democratic means. Change does not happen through reckless or violent means; such attempts create upheaval, but the situation remains the same." Bhagwat also said, "No revolution born out of turmoil has fully achieved its goals," and referred to revolutions in world history. "Look at history. No revolution has ever accomplished its objective. France rose up against its king, and Napoleon became emperor. There were many so-called socialist movements, but now all these socialist countries have become capitalist." The RSS chief said that diversity is India's tradition, and we must embrace our diversity. After the Pahalgam attack, we realized who our friend is - Bhagwat The stance taken by various countries after the Pahalgam terrorist attack revealed the nature and depth of their friendship with India. He was addressing the RSS's annual Vijayadashami rally, which coincides with the RSS celebrating its centenary. The RSS was founded in Nagpur on Dussehra (September 27) in 1925 by Keshav Baliram Hedgewar, a physician from Maharashtra. Mohan Bhagwat said, "We have and will continue to maintain friendly relations with other countries, but when it comes to our security, we need to be more careful, more vigilant, and stronger. The attitudes of various countries after the Pahalgam attack also revealed who are our friends and to what extent." Citing Operation Sindoor, he said that terrorists crossed the border and killed 26 Indians in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, after asking their religion, to which India responded strongly. The RSS chief said, "This attack caused immense pain and outrage in the country. Our government made full preparations and responded strongly. After this, the determination of the leadership, the valor of our armed forces, and the unity of society were clearly visible." He said that extremist elements have faced action from the government, while society has also recognized their "hollowness" and distanced itself from them. He said, "They (extremists) will be controlled. A major obstacle in that area has now been removed."