ThePrint ThePrintAM: What has RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat said on trade?
Aug 28, 2025
The discussion highlights the Chief of the Rashtriya Swamsevak Sangh's perspective on trade and self-reliance. He advocates for boosting local economies in response to rising US tariffs on Indian imports. The conversation emphasizes the balance between fostering indigenous trade and sustaining global trade relations.
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Prefer Local Products To Support Livelihoods
- Do prefer locally made products when possible to sustain local livelihoods and self-reliance.
- Do still import goods that are not produced domestically to maintain interdependence with the world.
Shikanji vs. Soft Drinks Example
- Mohan Bhagwat illustrated Swadeshi with the simple example of homemade shikanji versus Coca-Cola or Sprite.
- He used daily household choices to show Swadeshi doesn't mean cutting ties with other countries.
Self-Reliance Within Global Interdependence
- Bhagwat framed self-reliance as compatible with global interdependence, not isolationism.
- He argued international trade should be voluntary cooperation rather than compulsion.