Overview
- Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said Salman Khan is an Indian citizen who respects cultural traditions, urging critics not to turn his RSS visit into a political issue.
- BJP minister Nitesh Rane escalated tensions by claiming Khan is "more Hindu" than Uddhav Thackeray, drawing sharp responses from Shiv Sena (UBT) allies.
- Samajwadi Party leader Abu Azmi suggested Khan may have attended under pressure, while MNS chief Raj Thackeray argued some guests went out of fear of the central government.
- The February 7–8 Mumbai leg of the RSS centenary lecture series featured Mohan Bhagwat, who praised Khan’s youth appeal and outlined views on demographics, conversions and infiltration.
- Reports highlighted a broader RSS centenary outreach that has drawn prominent film figures, signaling a push to expand the organisation’s cultural footprint and reshape public perception.