Murli Manohar Joshi Says India No Longer ‘Vishwa Guru’, Urges Greater Role for Sanskrit

Brief By The Indian Express / 3:42 PM on 21 Apr 2026

Veteran BJP leader Murli Manohar Joshi stated that India should not be described as a “Vishwa Guru” in the present context, noting the country no longer holds that position. He emphasized the importance of Sanskrit, saying wider use of the language in national work would mark significant progress in knowledge, science, and spirituality.