A section of Hindu nationalists in India has long questioned the national loyalty of its religious minorities. Under attack, Muslims and Christians have often sought to affirm their loyalty to the nation. But in a curious turn of history, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), a key platform of Hindu nationalism, is now explaining to the world that loyalty to a nation is not determined by the faith traditions of its citizens.

“There is no conflict in being Indian and being a citizen of another country for a Hindu,” RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said. At an event titled Celebrate Oneness/Celebration of Oneness in London, on September 6, 2026, Mr. Bhagwat said: “If British Hindus are good, committed, and true Hindus, there will never be a conflict between British and Bharat interests. If at all that happens, it is obvious that British Hindus will go with Britain. Exceptions may happen, but Hindutva is clear on this. Your Karmabhoomi is where your loyalties lie. Your Janmabhoomi, or land of your origin or your birthplace, Punyabhoomi or Janmabhoomi, is where you get your values, and you have to live those values in your Karmabhoomi, serving the Karmabhoomi. So, Hindutva never asks you to betray your Karmabhoomi. You are living there, you are earning there, you are living there,” he said.