(PTI) Indian RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said that it was only India which helped Sri Lanka and Maldives when these countries were in distress while other countries were interested in finding business opportunities.

Spirituality is the "soul of India", he said, addressing a program organized by Bharat Vikas Manch, an organization associated with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). 

He said that countries like China, United States and Pakistan turned their attention to Sri Lanka when they saw business opportunities there.

The RSS Chief added that now when Sri Lanka is in trouble, it is only India that is extending support.

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