Several prominent seers have criticized RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s statement concerning mandirs and masjids, arguing that religious matters should be determined by spiritual authorities rather than political entities.

Jagadguru Swami Rambhadracharya on Sunday expressed strong reservations with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat's recent remarks on some wannabe politicians trying to be ‘leader of Hindus’.

Mohan Bhagwat’s statements are being seen as advocating interfaith harmony in an effort to counter the perception of the RSS as a rigid, hard-line Hindu organisation

Swami Rambhadracharya on4 slammed RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat over his remark on Hindu Temple excavation. He said that ‘he is not the contractor of Hinduism’.

Akhil Bharatiya Sant Samiti has criticised Mohan Bhagwat's remarks saying such religious matters should be decided by religious leaders rather than the RSS.

Bhagwat had earlier remarked, "Certain individuals raise issues around temples and mosques to position themselves as leaders of Hindus, especially concerning the Ram Mandir."