Gorakhpur

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale on Thursday urged people to uphold Hinduism while respecting other religions, highlighting that Muslims offering Namaz would face no harm in also venerating rivers for environmental protection.

Speaking at the Gorakhpur Hindu Sammelan, Hosabale stressed that India must become a global leader in culture and knowledge by respecting all religions. He highlighted the worldwide interest in Hindu practices, citing the spread of temples, Surya Namaskar, Pranayama, Sanskrit, and Ayurveda across countries like Russia, the US, and Germany.

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Hosabale also spoke against religious conversions, calling for vigilance in protecting Hindu identity, particularly among vulnerable communities. He urged followers to respect their individual paths within Hinduism while maintaining the broader religious identity, describing Hinduism as “the religion of humanity” accessible to people of all faiths.