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Chief Mohan Bhagwat to address 2,000 students in Mumbai on Aug 6

Published 4 August 2026

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat is scheduled to address an audience of more than 2,000 young students in Mumbai on August 6, an event framed by organizers as a significant outreach to India's youth. The session will take place during the inaugural ceremony of the India's International Movement to Unite Nations Annual Championship Conference at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre.

The event brings together high school students aged 15 to 19 from over 100 cities across India. It marks the 15th anniversary of IIMUN, a public affairs platform described as one of the largest youth-led congregations in the country. Participants will debate local, national, and global issues throughout the conference, with the inaugural session focusing on the theme "The Role of Youth in Uniting the World, the Indian Way."

The interaction follows a period of heightened youth activism, including nationwide student protests over an alleged examination paper leak that led to the resignation of the former Union education minister. In a recent public address, Bhagwat emphasized the need for a changed approach to engaging with younger generations, stating that today's youth need...

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