RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has voiced concerns over the resurgence of temple-mosque disputes in India, suggesting that certain individuals, following the construction of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, believe they can become "leaders of Hindus" by stirring up such issues. In a lecture titled "India – The Vishwaguru" at the Sahjeevan Vyakhyanmala lecture series in Pune on Thursday, Bhagwat stressed the importance of an inclusive society and highlighted the need for India to present a model of peaceful coexistence to the world.

Referring to the pluralistic nature of Indian society, Bhagwat pointed out that Christmas is celebrated at the Ramakrishna Mission, emphasizing that such unity is possible because "we are Hindus." He expressed that India has been living in harmony for centuries, and this spirit must continue to flourish to set an example for the world. Bhagwat strongly criticised those who, in the wake of the Ram Mandir’s construction, attempt to escalate religious tensions by raising new disputes, something he called "unacceptable."