Will RSS Influence Bihar Elections? Mohan Bhagwat’s 5-Day Visit Sparks Political Buzz
As Bihar gears up for the 2025 Assembly elections, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat has arrived in the state for a crucial five-day visit. During his tour, Bhagwat will interact with RSS cadres, attend various events, and assess the organization’s groundwork ahead of the polls. His visit holds significance as the RSS, the ideological mentor of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has played a vital role in shaping electoral strategies in states like Delhi, Haryana, and Maharashtra.
The RSS, known for its grassroots mobilization, is reportedly implementing a ‘Trishul’ formula in Bihar, focusing on three key areas:
- Identifying Discontented Voters and Key Issues through confidential surveys.
- Assessing the Most Impactful Issues to shape the election narrative.
- Analyzing Electoral Benefits and Risks for the BJP based on these issues.
This survey is being conducted discreetly through the RSS’s vast network of shakhas (local branches), with plans to expand their reach in Bihar before the elections. A major upcoming meeting will focus on strengthening weak polling booths at a micro level.
During his visit, Bhagwat will travel to Supaul, where he is scheduled to inaugurate a new Saraswati Vidya Mandir school building before returning to Muzaffarpur. His interactions with swayamsevaks (RSS volunteers) and affiliated organizations are expected to shape the Sangh’s strategy in Bihar, where the BJP has been actively working to expand its voter base.
The opposition often accuses the RSS of directly influencing elections in favor of the BJP, but BJP leader Prof. Ranbir Nandan dismissed these claims. “The RSS is a cultural organization dedicated to nationalism and unity. It doesn’t work on any single agenda but focuses on the country’s overall development and integrity. The Sangh’s ideology is about Akhand Bharat and ensuring that every Indian contributes to the nation’s progress,” he stated.
With Bhagwat’s visit intensifying political discussions, all eyes are now on how the RSS’s groundwork might shape the upcoming Bihar elections.
News Source : Information for this article was gathered from a variety of reliable news outlets.
