Mohan Bhagwat: Global Trade Must Be Free from Pressure

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, speaking at a lecture series in Delhi amid new US tariffs on Indian goods, stressed that India’s trade policy must be voluntary, not under pressure, and rooted in self-reliance and “swadeshi.” He urged preference for local products, support for village economies, and balance of tradition with modern needs. Emphasizing constitutional values, he cautioned against violence, radicalism, and “wokeism,” calling them global crises. Quoting Gandhi, he warned against materialism and “seven social sins.” Bhagwat highlighted reconnecting with neighbors, promoting India’s dharmic values globally, and envisioned RSS as a model for governance and people-centric economic policies.