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Deccan Herald
6 days ago
- Politics
- Deccan Herald
China diluting Buddhist identity in Himalayas through marriages: RSS leader
Indresh Kumar claimed that after usurping Tibet, China is manoeuvring marriages of Chinese youth with Tibetan and Himalayan Buddhist girls to dilute their identity.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
China maneuvering marriages to dilute identity of Buddhists in Himalayan region: Senior RSS leader
Senior RSS leader Indresh Kumar has alleged that China is trying to dilute the identity of Buddhists in the Himalayan region, including Tibet, and undermine their culture. Kumar claimed that after usurping Tibet, China is maneuvering marriages of Chinese youth with Tibetan and Himalayan Buddhist girls to dilute their identity. The senior RSS leader was interacting with mediapersons here following his four-day visit to the Buddhist-dominated tribal districts of Lahaul-Spiti and Kinnaur along the Chinese border. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Crossout 2.0: Supercharged Crossout Play Now Undo He said China recently announced that it would name the successor of the Dalai Lama, which must be vociferously opposed to send a clear message that Tibetans and Buddhists elsewhere would not tolerate any interference in their religious and spiritual matters. Kumar said he visited Tibetan monasteries and localities and interacted with people, discussing developmental, religious and cultural issues, stressing the need to be aware of the challenges faced by them. Live Events Calling upon Buddhists and Sanatani Hindus to stay together and thwart attempts to divide them, he said Christian missionaries are also engineering conversions through service and education. Tibetans and Hindus must be made aware that conversion means change of identity, Kumar said. The government of India has launched several schemes for the overall development of the border areas, and the Congress government in Himachal Pradesh should implement the Centrally-sponsored schemes for faster development of these areas, the RSS leader added. PTI
The Print
6 days ago
- Politics
- The Print
China trying to dilute identity of Buddhists in Himalayan region: RSS leader Indresh Kumar
The RSS leader claimed that after usurping Tibet, China is maneuvering marriages of Chinese youth with Tibetan and Himalayan Buddhist girls to dilute their identity. He was addressing media persons here after his four-day visit of Buddhist-dominated tribal districts of Lahaul and Spiti and Kinnaur along the Chinese border. Shimla, Jun 15 (PTI) Senior RSS leader Indresh Kumar on Sunday alleged that China was trying to dilute the identity of Buddhists in Himalayan region, including Tibet, and undermine their culture. He said China recently announced that it would name the successor of the Dalai Lama and added that it must be vociferously opposed to send a clear message that Tibetans and Buddhists elsewhere would not tolerate any interference in their religious and spiritual matters. Kumar said that he visited Tibetan monasteries and localities and interacted with people. He said that he held discussions with them regarding developmental, religious and cultural issues and stressed the need to be aware of challenges faced by them. Calling upon Buddhists and Sanatani Hindus to stay together and thwart attempts to divide them, he said that Christian missionaries are also engineering conversions through service and education. Tibetans and Hindus must be made aware that conversion means change of identity, he said. The government of India has started several schemes for overall development of border areas and the state government should implement the centrally sponsored schemes for faster development of these areas, he added. PTI BPL KVK KVK This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
India Gazette
6 days ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
Borders may change from Kutch to Ladakh if Balochistan, Sindh and others rise against Pakistan: Indresh Kumar
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], June 16 (ANI): Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) senior leader Indresh Kumar on Sunday suggested a potential shift in the India-Pakistan border. Speaking in Shimla, Kumar hinted at a possible change in the boundary, extending 100-150 kilometres into Pakistan. Regions like Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), Sindh, Balochistan, and Gilgit-Baltistan could potentially merge with India or seek independence. Addressing the media in Shimla after concluding a four-day visit to Kinnaur, Lahaul, and Spiti, Kumar said, 'One thing should be waited for. It is possible that the border of India-Pakistan changes and goes 100-150 Km deep into Pakistan, shifting from the Rann of Kutchh and Ladakh. There might be Pakistan on one side and PoK, including Sindh, Balochistan, Pakhtunistan and Gilgit-Baltistan, on the other side. They will all fight against Pakistan for independence and a merger with India...' According to Kumar, these regions may merge with India or seek independence. PoK reportedly wants to join India, Balochistan seeks complete independence, and Sindh considers both options. 'If tomorrow Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), Gilgit, Balochistan, Sindh and others rise against Islamabad, the borders will shift. The war will not remain on the current border; it will move inside Pakistan,' he said. Kumar claimed this vision aligns with the desires of the Indian government, public, and army, potentially leading to a significant geopolitical shift. 'Kumar claims this vision aligns with the desires of the Indian government, public, and army, potentially leading to a significant geopolitical shift,' said the senior RSS leader. Kumar suggested that Pakistan, China, and the US fear India's potential to bring about such changes, which could reshape the regional landscape. 'Pakistan, China, and America fear that India might bring about such conditions one day... I have given you multiple hints at once. This is the desire of the government, the public, the Indian army and this area as well. The Punjabi Pakistan that will be left also rejects today's ruling system. PoK wants a merger with India, Balochistan wants complete independence, Pakhtunistan is not clear,... and Sindh is for independence as well as a merger with India...,' he said. Kumar accused China of executing a long-term strategy to wipe out Buddhist and Himalayan ethnic identities. 'After occupying Tibet and Kailash Mansarovar, China is now targeting the Buddhist population in the Himalayan region. It has already begun crossbreeding campaigns in Tibet and might expand them into Indian Himalayan regions,' he said. He warned that India has already demonstrated its resolve by targeting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and responding to Chinese provocations. 'India has destroyed terror training centres, airbases, and launchpads operated by Pakistan with Chinese support. This shows that India won't spare anyone who promotes terrorism. Message has been clearly given through Operation Sindoor,' Kumar said. 'China never imagined India would retaliate with such precision. But we did, and they are rattled,' he added. He also raised concerns about minor incursions and symbolic acts by Chinese forces in the border areas of Himachal Pradesh. 'They sometimes enter with two or four people and write 'China Zindabad' on rocks to create claims. These actions are part of a larger design to assert presence,' he said. On the issue of religious conversions, Kumar emphasised that conversion changes identity, causes social disruption, and must not be treated lightly. 'When someone converts to Islam or Christianity, their name, culture, and identity are altered. This leads to a break in the community fabric. Conversion can never be a universal law. It is degeneration of humanity, not progress,' Kumar added. 'Everyone should feel proud of their own religion. No one should impose one's prayer practices or devalue another's tradition,' he said. Citing the Pahalgam attack, he condemned attempts to associate any religion with terrorism, but at the same time raised questions about those doing such an action. 'Terror has no religion. A terrorist is a devil, not a follower of any faith. Those who justify terrorism or perform funeral rites for terrorists must introspect,' he said. On the caste-based census, he said the NDA supports it not for political benefit, but to uplift the backwards sections of society. 'Opposition parties demand a caste census to divide society and win votes. NDA supports it in bringing equal development beyond caste lines,' he said. He also blamed historical Congress policies, especially under Jawaharlal Nehru, for India's territorial losses. 'Tibet, Kailash Mansarovar, and 36,000 sq km of Aksai Chin were lost because Nehru surrendered to China. He took the Kashmir issue to the UN and allowed PoK to exist,' he added. Regarding Bangladesh and Rohingya migrants, he said that those who claim for Islamic Brotherhood have never dared to give asylum to people of Bangladesh. 'India has sheltered two crore Bangladeshis and lakhs of Rohingyas. Not a single Islamic country took them in. If the Muslim Brotherhood is real, why don't Turkey, Iran, or Afghanistan accept them?' he asked. 'Operation Sindoor and the targeting of terror bases showed that India is not weak. From Ladakh to Rann of Kutch, the dynamics of the border may change. The message is clear. India will not tolerate terrorism, be it from Pakistan or supported by China,' he added further. Kumar also visited the tribal belts of Himachal Pradesh for four days to engage in dialogue on issues of national security, communal harmony, and border integrity. (ANI)
Time of India
19-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Caste census aims at uniting the country: RSS functionary
Gaya: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) senior functionary Indresh Kumar , while addressing the day-long seminar on 'religious culture confluence as the keynote speaker, said that the purpose of the caste census in the country is not to divide it on the basis of caste or merely for vote bank politics, but it is aimed at uniting the country. The event was organised at Radhakrishnan Auditorium of the education department at Magadh University, Bodh Gaya, on Sunday. "The basic mantra of unity in diversity is inherent in Indian culture. A multilingual India can communicate and will also be free from global violence and discrimination. India has rejected the mediation of other countries. Love for the nation is the main basis of creating a 'New India'. We all should love our language, caste, and religion and not hate others," he said. Magadh University Vice-Chancellor Prof Shashi Pratap Shahi, who presided over the seminar, presented a geographical and educational introduction of Magadh University. He informed the guests about how the university is progressing towards its ancient glory. Union minister of state for coal and mines, Satish Chandra Dubey, said that the British and the Mughals came to India, divided the country, and left. He appealed for a collective effort by every citizen towards a 'self-reliant India', ' Make in India ', 'startup-oriented India', and 'developed India @2047', the dream of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Efforts are being made to establish India as an undivided state, he said. SC/ST welfare minister in the state govt, Janak Ram, a special guest on the occasion, said that giving importance to national values over personal interests makes nationalism unbroken and strong. Global recognition can be achieved only by empowering the nation. Bhante Sheel Ratna expressed gratitude towards the Prime Minister for according classical language status to Pali, which he said will play an important role in making India a world leader. Vivekanand Giri of Bodh Gaya Math said, 'Nationalism is born from compassion, love, kindness, and heartfelt cooperation. Our nation is eternal and permanent.' All the guests participated in a Pancheel yatra taken out on Sunday evening from the world heritage Mahabodhi Mahavihara to the Bodh Gaya Math.
