RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Friday praised the Narendra Modi government for its initiatives on national security, economy and international relations in a short period of four months.

Addressing the annual Vijaya Dashami rally of RSS in Nagpur on Friday, which was broadcast live by Doordarshan, the RSS Chief said positive signs are emanating that give hope that India is emerging stronger on the international stage.

Bhagwat said we don't have a magic wand to change but the government seems committed. He said Mr. Modi's recent visit to the US has sent positive signals and has ushered a new enthusiasm among people of the country.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has hailed the Dusshera address of RSS Chief. In a tweet Mr. Modi said the issues of social reform raised by Mohan Bhagwat are very relevant.

The Congress and Left parties have criticized the live telecast of RSS Chief's speech by Doordarshan. Congress spokesman Sandeep Dikshit has termed the telecast as a dangerous tradition as it called the RSS as a controversial religious and political organisation.

Taking exception to the live telecast of Bhagwat's speech, CPI (M) Politburo in a statement, said, the national public broadcaster has no business to telecast live the speech of the Chief of an organisation like RSS.

CPI leader D Raja sought an explanation from the Information and Broadcasting Ministry for allegedly allowing Doordarshan to broadcast the speech.

However, BJP has defended the live telecast of Bhagwat's speech. BJP leader Shaina N C said the RSS is a nationalist organisation, which believes in India first and considers the country above the interest of any individual. She said RSS has genuinely contributed to patriotism and nation-building.