“One should realise that Independence is a responsibility. Each citizen of the nation individually has this responsibility. In a democratic nation, responsibility is to be shared individually by all,” Bhagwat said after unfurling the national flag at Rashtrotthana Parishat in Bangalore.
Speaking at the sidelines of the function, RSS All India General Secretary Madandas Devi said the State government should not succumb to extra-Constitutional forces, with regard to the mining issue. However, he did not specify any names.
Published 15 August 2010, 17:06 IST