RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat Says He Is ‘More Confident About Future Generations’, Calls Them ‘More Honest’

London: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat has expressed strong confidence in younger generations, saying they are “more honest” and more willing to set aside differences in pursuit of a better world.

Bhagwat made the remarks while addressing a community leaders’ reception and civilisational dialogue titled “Celebration of Oneness” in London on Sunday.

Bhagwat Expresses Confidence in Future Generations

Speaking about the younger generation, Bhagwat said he had greater faith in their ability to shape the future.

“I am more confident about future generations. They have the urge to make the world a better place. And they are ready to shed their petty differences of all kinds for this purpose. They are more honest,” he said.

Bhagwat suggested that young people are less constrained by the experiences and apprehensions that often make older generations more cautious.

According to him, younger people are more willing to act when they believe something is right, without being overly concerned about the possible consequences.

Why Bhagwat Says Youth Are Different

Bhagwat explained that growing older naturally brings experience, but that experience can also make people more cautious.

He said older people often think about the possible consequences of their actions because they have already experienced different situations in life. As a result, they may hesitate before openly expressing their views or taking risks.

Young people, he said, do not carry the same accumulated experiences and therefore approach challenges differently.

“If they find anything right, they will just venture into it. They will do it. They are not worried about the consequences. Because they are young,” Bhagwat said.

‘Give Them the Goal, Not the Method’

The RSS chief also spoke about the role of older generations in guiding young people.

Rather than imposing specific methods on the youth, Bhagwat said elders should provide them with knowledge, experience and information while allowing them to find their own way.

He argued that young people could achieve their objectives more effectively and quickly if they were given a clear purpose but enough freedom to determine how to accomplish it.

The approach, he suggested, should be to set the goal rather than dictate the method.

Bhagwat’s Earlier Comments on Gen Z and Gen Alpha

Bhagwat’s latest remarks are consistent with comments he made in India in August, when he praised Gen Z and Gen Alpha and described them as more honest than the existing generation.

At the time, he said younger people were more likely to question established ideas and seek logical answers instead of simply accepting what older generations told them.

He had also argued that young people respond positively to appeals centred on patriotism and service.

The latest comments in London further underline his emphasis on engaging with younger generations and allowing them greater space in shaping social and national priorities.

‘Celebration of Oneness’ Dialogue in London

Bhagwat was speaking at the Celebration of Oneness programme in London as part of the RSS's centenary-related overseas outreach.

The event brought together community leaders and representatives of organisations in the United Kingdom. His London visit followed engagements in other cities during his wider international outreach programme.

During the interaction, Bhagwat also spoke about broader themes including social harmony, civilisational values, international interdependence and India's role in the world.

Focus on Unity and Social Harmony

A recurring theme of Bhagwat’s remarks was the importance of overcoming differences.

His comments about younger generations came in the context of his belief that people can work towards common objectives by placing greater emphasis on what unites them rather than what divides them.

He said young people have the potential to contribute significantly to this process because they are less burdened by entrenched differences and accumulated apprehensions.

The emphasis on dialogue and social harmony was also reflected in the broader theme of the London event.

A Message for the Older Generation

Bhagwat’s comments also carried a message for older generations.

Rather than attempting to control how younger people approach social challenges, he suggested that elders should make their accumulated knowledge available to them.

The younger generation should then be allowed to determine its own methods and solutions.

This, he said, could help young people achieve social goals in a more effective and faster manner.

The Road Ahead

Bhagwat’s remarks place renewed emphasis on the role of young people in shaping India's social and civic future.

His description of younger generations as more honest and willing to overcome differences comes amid increasing public discussion about the role of Gen Z and Gen Alpha in politics, society, technology and civic life.

The RSS chief's message was that experience should be used to guide younger generations rather than restrict them, with young people given the freedom to develop their own approaches to achieving shared goals.

As the RSS continues its centenary-year outreach, Bhagwat’s repeated focus on youth engagement is likely to remain an important part of his public messaging.