Pune: In an apparent rejoinder to the criticism that Hindu nationalism is akin to fascism, RSS supremo Mohan Bhagwat today said India was bound to become a great country, but, in the process, no Hitler would arise.

Speaking at the inauguration of a Vaidik School in Dehu, the birthplace of Saint Tukaram, 35 km from here, Bhagwat said, "India is among the few ancient nations of the world and as we are ancient, we are like elder brother to the rest of the world. With the rich legacy of spirituality and guidance of great saints, we will achieve the status of world leader.