RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has said that understanding the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) by making comparisons or viewing it through the lens of the BJP would lead to misunderstanding. He stressed that the Sangh should not be seen merely as a service organisation or a political entity, noting that such interpretations fail to capture its true nature. Bhagwat said many people wrongly associate the RSS directly with politics, calling this approach a mistake. His remarks have sparked discussion given the long-debated relationship between the RSS and the BJP.