RSS头目Mohan Bhagwat声称印度的文明长达20万年,并肯定部落社区在其精神和文化遗产中的核心作用。 RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat claimed India’s civilization spans 200,000 years and affirmed tribal communities' central role in its spiritual and cultural heritage.

2026年1月24日, RSS 头目Mohan Bhagwat指出印度的文明可追溯到20万年前, On January 24, 2026, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat stated India’s civilization dates back around 200,000 years, emphasizing enduring national unity despite cultural evolution. 他说,扎根于古老森林和农业生活的Sanatan Dharma在“Hindu”一词之前就已存在,部落社区,即Adivasis,是印度精神和文化遗产的基础。 He said Sanatan Dharma, rooted in ancient forest and agricultural life, predates the term "Hindu" and that tribal communities, or Adivasis, are foundational to India’s spiritual and cultural heritage. Bhagwat确认,部落传统,包括礼拜和精神信仰,已经存在了数千年,而且仍然至关重要,拒绝部落社会缺乏宗教的说法。 Bhagwat affirmed that tribal traditions, including worship and spiritual beliefs, have existed for millennia and remain vital, rejecting claims that tribal societies lack religion. 这些言论是在兰奇的Janjati Samvad Karyakram期间发表的,他还强调部落对土地的管理及其同意在国家发展中的重要性。 The remarks were made during the Janjati Samvad Karyakram in Ranchi, where he also stressed tribal stewardship of land and the importance of their consent in national development.