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Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leader Sunil Ambekar on Wednesday made a pitch for “people-to-people connection” between India and Pakistan, stating that dialogues between the governments, armies, and agencies of both countries have “failed” and foreign policy decisions are best left to the government.

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Pune, India

Who
Sunil Ambekar, RSS leader; Dattatreya Hosabale, RSS functionary; Mohan Bhagwat, RSS chief
What
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leader Sunil Ambekar on Wednesday made a pitch for “people-to-people connection” between India and Pakistan, stating that dialogues between the governments, armies, and agencies of both countries have “failed” and foreign policy decisions are best left to the government.
When
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:34:37 GMT · 4h 0m ago
Where
Pune, India ·
Why
Dialogue between the governments, armies, and agencies of India and Pakistan has failed, leading the RSS to advocate for "people-to-people connection" as an alternative approach.
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This advocacy by a prominent Indian socio-cultural organization signals a shift in public discourse regarding India-Pakistan relations, emphasizing non-governmental engagement in a region frequently marked by political tension. While not a policy change, it reflects a growing sentiment for alternative diplomatic avenues, potentially influencing future unofficial dialogues.

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    Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leader Sunil Ambekar on Wednesday made a pitch for “people-to-people connection” between India and Pakistan, saying dialogues held between the governments of two countries, their armies and agencies so far have “failed”.
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