Bollywood actor Salman Khan was among the prominent faces at an RSS centenary programme on Saturday, where Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat addressed a gathering of artists, writers, and public figures, drawing attention to the actor’s presence at the high-profile event.
Salman Khan was seen listening attentively as Mohan Bhagwat spoke about the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh’s ideology, its role in society, and its vision for the country. The event also featured filmmaker Subhash Ghai and lyricist and writer Prasoon Joshi, with several visuals showing Salman Khan seated alongside them during the address.
Speaking at the programme, Bhagwat said the RSS does not seek political power or popularity and does not aim to function as a pressure group. “The Sangh has decided that it will only work for the unification of society. We do not oppose anyone, and we do not compete with any organisation,” he said, as Salman Khan and other invitees listened from the front rows.
Bhagwat claimed the organisation works only for the country and society. “We neither want power nor popularity. The Sangh works silently for everyone,” he said. He added that RSS volunteers are running more than 1.3 lakh service activities across India without taking money from the government and instead using their own resources with public support.
The RSS chief also said that people from different countries are visiting India to observe Sangh activities. “They come to our offices to understand how the Sangh works and want to follow a similar model for their youth,” he claimed.
During the address, Bhagwat spoke about India’s future, saying the country should rise not just as a superpower but also as Vishwaguru. “This cannot be achieved through domination. It requires character building, social organisation, and Dharma,” he said.
In another session linked to the centenary celebrations, Bhagwat spoke about a Swadeshi economic approach, stressing self-reliance and responsible global trade. He said importing goods that can be produced locally harms domestic livelihoods and urged people to support local products and traditions in daily life.
