RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat asserted Maharana Pratap won the 1576 Battle of Haldighati, challenging historical narratives that downplay his resistance to Mughal rule. Speaking in Udaipur, he cited Mughal chroniclers to argue imperial forces retreated, highlighting Pratap's fight for freedom, self-respect, and cultural identity.
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat asserted Maharana Pratap won the 1576 Battle of Haldighati, challenging historical narratives that downplay his resistance to Mughal rule. Speaking in Udaipur, Bhagwat cited Mughal accounts of retreat to support his claim, framing Pratap's fight as a struggle for freedom, self-respect, and cultural identity.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stated India is peace-loving but capable of decisively handling security threats, granting armed forces freedom to act against terrorism. He criticized past governments' approach to national security and highlighted India's economic growth and manufacturing prowess.
