New Delhi

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat held a significant meeting on Thursday with 60 prominent Muslim intellectuals, muftis, and maulanas from across the country at Haryana Bhavan.

This dialogue program was organised by the All India Imam Organisation. Its leader Imam Umer Ahmed Ilyasi said that it was decided to have more and regular meetings with the aim of "clearing misunderstandings, ending hate, and fostering trust through open discussion."

“Dialogue is the solution to every problem. Despite differences in worship or caste, our nation is supreme,” he said.

The meeting focused particularly on the current state of the Indian madrasa education system, possibilities for its reform, and strategies to inclusively integrate it with mainstream education. Emphasis was also laid on the need to connect Muslim youth with modern, employment-oriented education.

During the meeting, Mohan Bhagwat made it clear that the RSS and the ideology of Hindutva are not against any religion or community.

He said, "Muslims are as respected citizens of this country as anyone else. India belongs to all of us, and it is our collective responsibility to preserve its unity, integrity, and sovereignty."

He stressed that communal harmony, dialogue, and cooperation are the true strengths of India, and that it is imperative to work together to eliminate misconceptions and extremism from society.

"Differences may exist," he said, "but there should not be discord in hearts."

Several Muslim representatives also shared their views, stating that such open dialogue and transparency are the paths that will take the country forward.

They appreciated the RSS's efforts to engage with the Muslim community and expressed confidence that this dialogue would yield positive results in the future.

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At the conclusion of the meeting, a joint resolution was adopted to deepen mutual cooperation and trust, affirming a shared commitment to take India forward through education, values, and development by including all sections of society.