Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) President Mohan Bhagwat has said that 70% of the population appears to be psychologically prepared to reconvert their religion to Hinduism, India Today NE has reported.

During his two-day visit to Assam’s Majuli, Bhagwat also expressed deep concern over the increasing incidents of religious conversions in the northeastern region and highlighted the psychological aspect behind these conversions.

As per the report, during a discussion with spiritual leaders and Xatradhikars, Bhagwat said that the reasons behind religious conversions extend beyond economic factors. He asserted that individuals are turning away from their original faith due to a perceived weakness in their minds. The RSS President added that these conversions are not merely a recent phenomenon but are rooted in a loss of faith over the past thousand years.

“Majuli, once a stronghold of Hinduism, has witnessed a significant rise in the number of conversions, particularly to Christianity. These conversions are not a result of poverty but a lack of faith in their own religion,” he said.

Bhagwat further urged for a focused effort on educating the new generation about Hinduism, emphasising that the responsibility lies with the older generations to impart knowledge and values. “We must train the youth to understand and appreciate the richness of Hindu culture,” he added.

He called for a collective effort to address the challenges posed by these conversions and stressed the importance of preserving indigenous cultural practices. Stating the need for unity among diverse communities, Bhagwat asserted, “We all have the same ancestors.”

(With inputs from India Today NE)