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News18
11-07-2025
- Politics
- News18
‘When You Turn 75, Make Way For Others': RSS Chief's Remark Sparks Buzz In Opposition Camp
Last Updated: Mohan Bhagwat and PM Modi are turning 75 this September. The RSS chief's remarks were used by the Opposition to target the Prime Minister. Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat's open-ended remark suggesting stepping aside after attaining the age of 75 has drawn comments from the Opposition, which took a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who turns 75 this year. Bhagwat himself will turn 75 on September 11 this year, six days ahead of PM Modi, who has been speculated time and again by the Opposition to retire after attaining this age. Speaking at a book launch event on Wednesday evening, Bhagwat said, 'When you turn 75, it means you should stop now and make way for others." Recalling late RSS ideologue Moropant Pingle's words, 'Moropant Pingle once said that if you are honoured with a shawl after turning 75, it means that you should stop now, you are old, step aside and let others come in." Politics heated up after his remarks, but what's more interesting about Bhagwat's comments is the timing, as he and PM Modi are set to touch the 75 age mark in September 2025. The RSS chief's statement was seen by several Opposition leaders as a veiled message to PM Modi. 'PM Modi forced leaders like LK Advani, Murli Manohar Joshi, and Jaswant Singh to retire after they turned 75. Let's see if he applies the same rule to himself now," Shiv Sena UBT MP Sanjay Raut said. Congress leader Abhishke Manu Singhvi said, 'Preaching without practice is always dangerous. It is unprincipled that the Margdarshak Mandal was given compulsory retirement applying the 75 years age limit, but indications are clear that the current dispensation will be exempted from this rule." The BJP has clarified in the past that there are no retirement plans for the Prime Minister, and he will continue to lead the government. 'Modi ji will continue to lead till 2029. There's no truth in retirement rumours," Union Home Minister Amit Shah had clarified way back in May 2023. What's all the way more interesting is that on the day Bhagwat made his remarks, Amit Shah addressed his post-retirement plans at a separate event. 'I would like to dedicate my time to the Vedas, Upanishads, and organic farming," Shah said. He turned 60 in April this year. view comments First Published: July 11, 2025, 08:07 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Hindustan Times
10-07-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Leaders should retire at 75, says Mohan Bhagwat, sparks Opposition speculation
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat's remark on stepping aside at the age of 75 has prompted opposition politicians to question its implications for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who, like Bhagwat, turns 75 this September. Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat addresses the gathering during the launch of a book in Nagpur.(PTI) Speaking at a book release event dedicated to late RSS ideologue Moropant Pingle in Nagpur on Wednesday evening, Bhagwat said, 'When you turn 75, it means you should stop now and make way for others.' Bhagwat also recalled that Pingle's nature was very humorous. 'Moropant Pingle once said that if you are honoured with a shawl after turning 75, it means that you should stop now, you are old; step aside and let others come in,' Mohan Bhagwat recalled in his speech. He added that Moropant, despite his devotion to national service, believed in withdrawing gracefully once the age signalled it was time. The remark, interpreted by many as a veiled message to PM Modi, has stirred a political debate. The Shiv Sena (UBT) Rajya Sabha member Sanjay Raut was quick to respond, stating, 'PM Modi forced leaders like LK Advani, Murli Manohar Joshi, and Jaswant Singh to retire after they turned 75. Let's see if he applies the same rule to himself now.' 'Preaching without practice is always dangerous. It is unprincipled that the Margdarshak Mandal was given compulsory retirement applying the 75 years age limit but indications are clear that current dispensation will be exempted from this rule,' Congress leader Abhishek Singhvi said. Raut had earlier claimed that Modi's March visit to the RSS headquarters in Nagpur this year—his first in over a decade—was to discuss his potential retirement. The BJP denied this at the time, stating that the visit was a routine one and not linked to any such announcement. Union Home Minister Amit Shah had previously clarified in May 2023 that there is no retirement clause in the BJP's constitution. 'Modi ji will continue to lead till 2029. There's no truth in retirement rumours. The INDIA bloc won't win the upcoming elections with lies,' he said. Interestingly, on the same day as Bhagwat's remarks, Amit Shah—among India's most active politicians—spoke at another event about his own post-retirement aspirations. 'I would like to dedicate my time to the Vedas, Upanishads and organic farming,' he said, though he did not specify when he intends to retire. Shah turned 60 in April. The timing of Bhagwat's statement has drawn attention because both he and Prime Minister Modi were born in September 1950—Bhagwat on the 11th and Modi six days later, on the 17th. Veteran economist and former Nagpur University professor Dr Shrinivas Khandewale said the statement is significant. 'There is no age bar for an RSS chief unless he steps down voluntarily. But in Modi's case, the retirement norm was set by the BJP itself.' But RSS watcher and former swayamsevak Dilip Deodhar dismissed the possibility of either leader stepping down. 'This debate will fade. Bhagwat had clarified five years ago that Modi would be an exception to the 75-year norm,' he said, citing a meeting where Bhagwat told some columnists, 'An exception proves the rule.' However, Deodhar argued that Bhagwat's statement should also be seen as an attempt by the RSS to further tighten its hold over the BJP. A senior RSS swayamsevak, speaking on condition of anonymity, echoed Deodhar's sentiment on Bhagwat not stepping down. 'There's a tradition in the Sangh. No sarsanghchalak has stepped down unless physically unfit. Balasaheb Deoras, Rajju Bhaiyya and K S Sudarshan, all relinquished the post only due to serious health concerns. Both Rajju Bhaiyya and Sudarshan announced their retirements because of their frail health when they were 78 years old while the third sarsanghchalak Balasaheb Deoras remained chief of the RSS until 1994 till the age of 79, when he formally stepped down due to deteriorating health and made Rajju Bhaiyya his successor. Here, both Bhagwat and Modi are physically fit and continue to serve effectively.' One BJP leader, on condition of anonymity, said that this comment may be an indicator of the power struggle between the RSS and the BJP since the run up to the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. It indicated that the BJP and RSS were still trying to establish their own dominance, and one aspect where that was a major factor was in the decision about who will be the new BJP president, this person said. Whether Bhagwat's remark signals a shift in the Sangh's internal thinking or is simply a tribute to Moropant Pingle's legacy remains to be seen -- but it has certainly sparked a fresh round of political speculation as both Bhagwat and Modi approach a milestone in a couple of months.
Hans India
10-07-2025
- Health
- Hans India
Amit Shah shares his 'retirement' plans
Ahmedabad: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said he will take up natural farming after retiring from public life and devote a considerable amount of time to reading Hindu scriptures, including the Vedas and Upanishads. The Home Minister shared his 'retirement plan' while speaking at the 'Sahkar Samvaad' event in Ahmedabad. Addressing the gathering, the Home Minister gave a sneak peek into his post-retirement life and said that after bowing out from public life, he will dedicate the rest of his life to the Vedas, Upanishads, and natural farming. Natural farming, also called organic farming, is a science-based technique which has immense benefits, he said. The Home Minister said, 'Wheat grown with chemical fertilisers leads to various health issues, including many lifestyle disorders like BP, diabetes, thyroid and life-threatening diseases like cancer.' 'Natural farming not only helps in making the body disease-free but also reduces one's dependence on medicines,' he added. Shah further said that natural farming also enhances agricultural productivity and shared his own experience of recording a 1.5 times jump in agricultural produce at his farmland. Months ago, the Home Minister shared his weight-loss journey and spoke about how his health underwent a big transformation on the back of positive habits, including the right amount of food and water, coupled with exercise and adequate sleep. Speaking on World Liver Day, he said, 'I have achieved a very big change since May 2019 till now. By having the right amount of sleep, pure water, food and exercise, I have achieved much in life. In the last 4.5 years, I have become free from allopathic medicines,' he said. He also urged the youth to follow a regimen of two hours of physical exercise and six hours of sleep to ensure good health, stating that they have another 40-50 years to live and contribute to the nation's progress.
India Gazette
09-07-2025
- Business
- India Gazette
"Whenever I retire, will dedicate rest of my life to Vedas, Upanishads, and natural farming": Amit Shah
New Delhi [India], July 9 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday revealed a glimpse into his post-retirement life, saying that he will dedicate the rest of his life after politics to Vedas, Upanishads and natural farming. Shah made these remarks at the 'Sahkar Samvaad,' held in Delhi with women from Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and other workers associated with the cooperative sector. 'In front of us, there is a lot of work to be done on fertilisers. The cooperative sector should think about it. I have decided that whenever I retire, I will dedicate the rest of my life to Vedas, Upanishads, and natural farming,' Shah said. Highlighting the importance of natural farming, he added, 'This natural farming has such a good scientific use that it gives so many benefits.' Further, the office of Amit Shah highlighted how the cooperative sector has helped many farmers sell their products in the market. He gave an example of how some farmers are selling camel milk, which he said has medicinal properties. 'Miral Ben Rabari from Gujarat told Union Home and Cooperation Minister Shri @AmitShah ji how farmers selling camel milk are profiting through cooperatives and how people are benefiting from the medicinal properties of camel milk,' it said in a post on X. Earlier, on the occasion of the fourth foundation day of the Ministry of Cooperation, a grand Sakhkar Samelan was organised in Anand, known as the Milk Capital of India, in the presence of Amit Shah and Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel. Inaugurating various development works of the world-renowned Amul Dairy, Shah called for expanding the cooperative movement nationwide based on the five Ps - People, PACS, Platform, Policy, and Prosperity, said a release from the Gujarat CMO. Shah stated that the convergence of the fourth anniversary of the Ministry of Cooperation, the 60th anniversary of the National Dairy Development Board, and the 150th birth anniversary year of Sardar Patel has led to numerous initiatives in Anand through this cooperative conference. The Ministry of Cooperation has been working over the past four years on the foundation of the five Ps - People (service-oriented), PACS (strengthening Primary Agricultural Credit Societies), Platform (digital platform), Policy (new policies), and Prosperity (societal prosperity). Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the scope of cooperative activities has been expanding. (ANI)
The Print
09-07-2025
- Health
- The Print
Amit Shah pitches for natural farming, highlights its benefits
The senior BJP leader also said after retirement, he will dedicate rest of his life to ancient Indian scriptures Vedas, Upanishads, and also natural farming. Shah noted that if a person consumes food that is devoid of chemicals and fertilizers, he won't require any medications. Ahmedabad, Jul 9 (PTI) Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah has said natural farming is a scientific experiment with numerous benefits, including higher crop yield, and cautioned that growing wheat with chemical fertilisers often leads to multiple health issues. 'I have already made the decision that whenever I will retire, I will dedicate the remainder of my life to the Vedas, Upanishads and natural farming. Natural farming is a scientific experiment with numerous benefits,' said Shah. The Union minister made the remarks during 'Sahkar Samvad', an interaction with women cooperative workers of Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan in Ahmedabad on the occasion of International Cooperative Year. The video and press release of the interaction, which took place in Science city of Ahmedabad during Shah's Gujarat visit on last Saturday and Sunday, were released on Wednesday. According to him, wheat grown using fertilizers could cause thyroid, diabetes, high blood pressure, and cancer. 'If you consume food that is devoid of chemicals and fertilizers, you won't require any medications. Crop yield would also increase, which is another benefit of natural farming. My output has improved by 1.5 times after I implemented this farming technique on my own farm,' said Shah. It may be noted that natural farming (NF) is a chemical free farming, involving livestock, integrated natural agriculture methods and diversified crop systems rooted in Indian traditional knowledge. Addressing 'Sahkar Samvad, Shah said the foundation stone of a cooperative university has been laid in Anand district of Gujarat and it will be named after Tribhuvandas Patel, regarded as the father of India's cooperative movement, said a PIB release. He urged milk producing cooperative societies to put Tribhuvandas Patel's picture in their institutions so that people get acquainted with the personality who made women associated with the cooperative sector prosperous in Gujarat. The original idea of preparing young professionals in the cooperative sector was of Tribhuvandas Patel and this university is being established for that purpose, Shah noted. Shah said despite objections from opposition parties, the Centre was firm and named the university after Tribhuvandas Patel in view of his contribution to the key sector. The Minister of Cooperation said the government is bringing a lot of changes in the dairy sector. In the coming time, cooperative dairies will focus on the management of cow dung, health of animals and measures to increase income through cow dung, said the release. Shah said being the Home Minister of the country is a big deal because Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel held the same position after independence, but heading the cooperation department was bigger honour for him. 'But the day I was made the Cooperation Minister, I believe that I got a bigger department than the Home Ministry. This is a ministry that works for the poor, farmers, villages and animals of the country,' said Shah during his interaction. He informed that in the coming days, he will organize 10 such 'chaupals' (gatherings) in three states each and work will be done in the Cooperation Ministry on the basis of suggestions received at these events. During 'Sahkar Samvad', Shah said research is going on to find out medicinal properties of camel milk. 'The Rajasthan and Gujarat governments will soon jointly launch a scheme with an aim to get higher prices for camel milk by highlighting its medicinal properties. When the rate of camel milk increases, it will eventually help in conservation of camel breeds,' Shah emphasised. PTI PJT PD RSY This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
