India, July 17 -- A misinterpreted anecdote by Mohan Bhagwat sparks false rumours of a rift with PM Modi - highlighting the dangers of distortion and speculative political commentary

In a world increasingly driven by soundbites and social media half-truths, it's becoming harder to separate what was said from what was meant. One such distortion now doing the rounds is the claim that RSS Sarsanghchalak Shri Mohan Bhagwat has suggested that leaders above the age of 75 should retire - with an unsubtle insinuation that this was directed at Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. This is not just a misquote - it's a complete fabrication, ripped out of context, laced with innuendo, and pushed into the bloodstream of political commentary with barely ...