RSS has nothing to do with Jaswant decision: Bhagwat

It is an open chapter in history. Jinnah was the first man to lead the agitation towards creation of Pakistan because he saw Hindus separate from Muslims,a concept that was never in the minds of veteran leaders of the country. I dont think that is secularism, the RSS chief,who arrived here on a four-day visit said.

Even as he declined to comment on Singhs expulsion,Bhagwat reacted to Singhs comment on matter of convenience and opportunism. Bhagwat responding to a query said that the RSS had brought young leadership to the forefront. It is time for the BJP to have young leadership in line with public aspirations. Yeh prakriti ka niyam hai tarun netritva hona hi chahiye (it is the law of nature,time is ripe for young leadership to come to the forefront), Bhagwat said.

However,he declined to comment as to why Advanis similar remarks did not warrant similar action as faced by Jaswant Singh. Ask the BJP. The RSS cannot comment on their internal matters. They are a separate organisation and it is for them to see what action is to be taken against whom and when, the RSS chief said,observing in a lighter vein Sabki apni apni dukaney hain aur kaun kaise sabko milakar chalega,yeh unka kaam hai.

Responding to a question related to ban on the RSS,Bhagwat said it was imposed by the then government. Pandit Nehru was at the helm of affairs but gradually they realised it was wrong and against the norms. But that is now a thing of the past, he said choosing not to rake up any controversy on the issue.