RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat addressed the media on the third day of the organisation's centenary event, emphasizing the importance of values and tradition in education alongside technology. He advocated for Sanskrit study to understand India's knowledge and culture, while clarifying the RSS's coordination with the BJP government, acknowledging potential struggles but denying any quarrel.
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