Not ready to take responsibility: RSS chief on live-in relations, family planning

Not ready to take responsibility: RSS chief on live-in relations, family planning At a Kolkata event, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said live-in relationships reflect unwillingness to take responsibility and weaken the family system, which he described as the foundation of society itself. AdvertisementMohan Bhagwat also weighed in on the population debate, saying decisions on the number of children should rest with families. (File photo: PTI)India Today World DeskNew Delhi,UPDATED: Dec 22, 2025 10:33 ISTWritten By: Sahil SinhaRashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday questioned the idea of live-in relationships, saying people who opt for such arrangements are unwilling to take responsibility and that this approach weakens the family system, which he described as the foundation of society. Speaking at an event in Kolkata, Bhagwat said marriage and family are not meant only for physical companionship but serve a larger social purpose. advertisement"Regarding the concept of live-in relationships. You're not ready to take responsibility.