Nagpur- The toppling of governments in India's neighbourhood due to violent outbursts of public anger is a matter of concern, said Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat on Thursday, stressing that society can be transformed only through democratic means.

The natural and immediate causes for discontent are the disconnect between the government and society and the lack of able and people-oriented administrators, he said.

Addressing the annual Vijayadashmi rally of the RSS here, he highlighted the regime changes in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and, most recently, in Nepal following the Gen Z uprising.

“The forces wanting to create such disturbances in India are active inside as well as outside the country. The natural and immediate causes for discontent are the disconnect between the government and society and the lack of able and people-oriented administrators. However, violent outbursts do not have the power to bring about the desirable change,” he said.

Society can achieve such a transformation only through democratic means, he asserted, adding that during such violent circumstances, there is a possibility that dominant powers of the world try to find opportunities to play their own games.

Bhagwat said India is linked to its neighbouring countries through culture and long-standing ties between citizens.

“In a way, they are a part of our own family. Peace, stability, prosperity, and ensuring comfort and well-being in these countries is the necessity arising out of our natural affinity with these countries, going beyond the consideration for the protection of our interests,” he said.

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