RSS doesn’t influence functioning of the govt, says Bhagwat
6 years, 3 months ago

RSS doesn’t influence functioning of the govt, says Bhagwat

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh does not influence the functioning of the Union government, the organization’s sarsanghchalak or chief, Mohan Bhagwat, said on Tuesday. The statement by Bhagwat comes against the backdrop of the RSS, which is the ideological parent of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party, facing criticism from various quarters of influencing the functioning of the government. There are many swayamsevaks, or workers, of the RSS who are in government, including the President of India and the Prime Minister but they are free to function independently and RSS members do not make calls to influence them, Bhagwat said on the second day of the three-day “Bharat of Future” event in New Delhi. The RSS chief said that the organization is vocal about issues that have an impact on the nation and members of the organization but its members were free to decide which party to support.

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BRS has turned itself into an affiliate of RSS, says Revanth Reddy
9 hours, 11 minutes ago

BRS has turned itself into an affiliate of RSS, says Revanth Reddy

The Hindu  

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy derided the Bharat Rashtra Samiti stating it had turned into ‘BRSS’, acting like an affiliate of the RSS. Speaking to reporters in New Delhi, Mr. Reddy said Congress doesn’t need to learn lessons on democratic values in politics from the BRS that had ruled as per the whims and fancies of individuals. There is a …

Revanth Reddy govt. not containing attacks on minorities as he has RSS roots: Kavitha
3 days, 3 hours ago

Revanth Reddy govt. not containing attacks on minorities as he has RSS roots: Kavitha

The Hindu  

HYDERABAD Bharat Rashtra Samithi MLC K. Kavitha has observed that Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has his political roots in the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, the ideological base of the Bharatiya Janata Party, and that is the reason why he is discriminating against minorities. Speaking to newspersons in Nizamabad on Sunday, she said violence against the minorities had increased in Telangana …

Five Reasons Why RSS-BJP Equation Was the Major Political Story of 2024
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Five Reasons Why RSS-BJP Equation Was the Major Political Story of 2024

The Quint  

The Mandir-Masjid debate resurfaced in 2024, sparking renewed controversy and public discourse. RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's remarks on the issue emphasized the need for unity and cautioned against using temple-mosque disputes for political gain. Bhagwat's remarks sparked a political controversy, with various leaders and spiritual figures responding. Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati criticized Bhagwat, stating that he did not understand the …

Arvind Kejriwal writes to RSS head Mohan Bhagwat over ‘wrongdoings’ of BJP; party says ‘aapki aukaat nahi…’
2 weeks ago

Arvind Kejriwal writes to RSS head Mohan Bhagwat over ‘wrongdoings’ of BJP; party says ‘aapki aukaat nahi…’

Live Mint  

Arvind Kejriwal penned a letter to RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Wednesday outlining the ‘wrongdoings of the BJP’. The former Chief Minister also raised concerns about BJP leaders distributing money and the large-scale cutting of Dalit and Purvanchali votes — wondering if the organisation believed this was right for democracy. The missive has sparked outrage in the BJP ranks with …

Kejriwal writes to RSS cheif, asks if BJP is weakening democracy
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2 weeks ago

Kejriwal writes to RSS cheif, asks if BJP is weakening democracy

Deccan Chronicle  

The Aam Aadmi Party National Convenor, Arvind Kejriwal, on Wednesday wrote a letter to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh Chief Mohan Bhagwat, raising several questions related to the actions of the Bharatiya Janata Party, including whether the RSS thinks that the BJP is weakening democracy.In the letter, Kejriwal seeks clarification on various issues concerning the BJP's conduct and its impact on …

RSS chief cautions against raking up temple-mosque disputes in Uttar Pradesh
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RSS chief cautions against raking up temple-mosque disputes in Uttar Pradesh

Hindustan Times  

Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat has raised hackles with his advice against raking up temple-mosque disputes, especially in Uttar Pradesh. The advice ahead of the Mahakumbh in Prayagraj, where the Akhil Bhartiya Akhada Parishad, the highest body of 13 Akhadas, is likely to take a position on issues, which may include the growing claims of Hindus on temples Muslim …

RSS Chief “Speaks” Peace, Followers Pick Hate and War
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RSS Chief “Speaks” Peace, Followers Pick Hate and War

The Hindu  

Published : Dec 23, 2024 13:39 IST - 8 MINS READ RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat should ponder why, when he says something noble, his followers remain silent while others laugh. Just when Bhagwat was talking about harmony, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that “Sanatana Dharma” is India’s national religion. Far from welcoming Bhagwat’s appeal of peace, many of …

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat calls for ‘right interpretation’ of religion: ‘Half knowledge leads to..’
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RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat calls for ‘right interpretation’ of religion: ‘Half knowledge leads to..’

Hindustan Times  

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat has urged different sects to work and explain their religion to its followers as misunderstanding of religion leads to atrocities in the world. Religion has to be understood, if it is not understood properly then half knowledge of religion will lead to 'Adharma'," news agency ANI quoted RSS chief as saying. Mohan Bhagwat’s call …

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat warns against fresh temple-mosque disputes – ‘not acceptable to resort to extreme hatred’
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RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat warns against fresh temple-mosque disputes – ‘not acceptable to resort to extreme hatred’

Live Mint  

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat has said that it is ‘unacceptable’ to rake up new temple-mosque disputes in India while reiterating that Ram Mandir in Ayodhya was a matter of faith. “Under the burden of the extreme past, it is not acceptable to resort to extreme hatred, malice, enmity, suspicion and rake up such new issues on a daily …

Shah’s disparaging views on Ambedkar reflective of BJP/RSS casteist ideology: CPI(M)
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Shah’s disparaging views on Ambedkar reflective of BJP/RSS casteist ideology: CPI(M)

The Hindu  

Communist Party of India State secretary M.V. Speaking to journalists after chairing a CPI State secretariat meeting here on Friday, Mr. Govindan said the Bharatiya Janata Party, an RSS offshoot, drew ideological inspiration from the Manusmriti. Mr. Govindan said that during the previous Lok Sabha election campaign, the BJP aspired to get up to 430 seats in the Lok Sabha …

BJP MP makes a statement with '1984' bag
3 weeks, 5 days ago

BJP MP makes a statement with '1984' bag

India Today  

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has expressed concern over resurgence of several temple-mosque disputes and said certain individuals, after the construction of Ayodhya Ram temple, seem to believe they can become “leaders of Hindus” by raking up such issues. Delivering a lecture on ‘India – The Vishwaguru’, at Sahjeevan Vyakhyanmala here on Thursday, Bhagwat advocated for an inclusive society and said …

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on rising temple-mosque disputes: 'Not acceptable'
3 weeks, 6 days ago

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on rising temple-mosque disputes: 'Not acceptable'

Hindustan Times  

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat on Thursday expressed concern over the resurgence of several temple-mosque disputes in the country, PTI has reported. Bhagwat, while delivering a lecture on 'India- The Vishwaguru' in Pune, said that some individuals, following the construction of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, are under the impression that they can become "leaders of Hindus" by raking …

RSS chief jabs aspiring 'leaders of Hindus' over temple-mosque disputes
3 weeks, 6 days ago

RSS chief jabs aspiring 'leaders of Hindus' over temple-mosque disputes

India Today  

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Thursday took a jibe at aspiring Hindu leaders for stirring up "Ram-temple-like" disputes at various places across India. Calling attention to India's pluralistic society, the RSS chief said that Christmas is observed in Swami Ramakrishnan Mission, emphasising that "only we can do this because we are Hindus”. Drawing two parallel examples from the Mughal Empire, …

BJP alleges 'dictatorship' in Karnataka, Lok Sabha MP in ICU after scuffle in Parliament
3 weeks, 6 days ago

BJP alleges 'dictatorship' in Karnataka, Lok Sabha MP in ICU after scuffle in Parliament

India Today  

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has expressed concern over resurgence of several temple-mosque disputes and said certain individuals, after the construction of Ayodhya Ram temple, seem to believe they can become “leaders of Hindus” by raking up such issues. Delivering a lecture on ‘India – The Vishwaguru’, at Sahjeevan Vyakhyanmala here on Thursday, Bhagwat advocated for an inclusive society and said …

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat says don't need new mandir-masjid disputes
Top News
3 weeks, 6 days ago

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat says don't need new mandir-masjid disputes

India Today  

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has expressed concern over resurgence of several temple-mosque disputes and said certain individuals, after the construction of Ayodhya Ram temple, seem to believe they can become “leaders of Hindus” by raking up such issues. Delivering a lecture on ‘India – The Vishwaguru’, at Sahjeevan Vyakhyanmala here on Thursday, Bhagwat advocated for an inclusive society and said …

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat says don't need new mandir-masjid disputes
Top News
3 weeks, 6 days ago

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat says don't need new mandir-masjid disputes

India Today  

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has expressed concern over resurgence of several temple-mosque disputes and said certain individuals, after the construction of Ayodhya Ram temple, seem to believe they can become “leaders of Hindus” by raking up such issues. Delivering a lecture on ‘India – The Vishwaguru’, at Sahjeevan Vyakhyanmala here on Thursday, Bhagwat advocated for an inclusive society and said …

Assembly debates show erstwhile RSS leaders were against Constitution: Kharge
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Assembly debates show erstwhile RSS leaders were against Constitution: Kharge

Deccan Chronicle  

During a Rajya Sabha discussion on the "Glorious Journey of 75 Years of the Constitution of India," Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday criticised the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh and the Bharatiya Janata Party for their historical stance against the Indian Constitution. Kharge asserted that debates from the Constituent Assembly reveal that former RSS leaders opposed the Constitution, expressing disdain …

How BJP’s Dual Strategy Secures Electoral Supremacy
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How BJP’s Dual Strategy Secures Electoral Supremacy

The Quint  

In the North, the BJP cemented its dominance by dismantling caste-based regional alliances. In Uttar Pradesh, constituencies like Phulpur, once symbols of Congress-era politics, now reflect the BJP’s consolidation of non-Yadav OBCs and non-Jatav Dalits. Constituencies like Madarihat illustrate its success in blending Hindutva rhetoric with economic promises to appeal to both urban middle classes and rural labourers, particularly in …

Opinion: After Haryana, Maharashtra — How RSS Propelled BJP Wins & What It Means Ahead Of Sangh Centenary
1 month, 1 week ago

Opinion: After Haryana, Maharashtra — How RSS Propelled BJP Wins & What It Means Ahead Of Sangh Centenary

ABP News  

The massive victory of the Bharatiya Janata Party in Maharashtra shouldn’t be read as just another electoral achievement. ‘Sajag Raho’ Campaign Though the RSS is avowedly apolitical and does not directly endorse any political party as a matter of principle, its influence in encouraging citizens to participate in the electoral process significantly bolstered the BJP’s performance in the Maharashtra elections. …

‘First give advice to BJP leaders’: Opposition slams RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's ‘3-children’ remark
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1 month, 1 week ago

‘First give advice to BJP leaders’: Opposition slams RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's ‘3-children’ remark

Hindustan Times  

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat's advocation for each couple in India to have at least three children has drawn ire from the opposition. RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat had made the remarks while expressing concerns about the declining population growth in India. What did BJP leaders say Defending the RSS chief's remarks, BJP MP Manoj Tiwari said that if Mohan …

Mallikarjun Kharge accuses BJP of ignoring RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's advice, dividing society
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Mallikarjun Kharge accuses BJP of ignoring RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's advice, dividing society

Hindustan Times  

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday accused the top BJP leadership of attempting to divide society by conducting surveys at every mosque in the country, adding that the saffron party was ignoring the advice of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge addresses a public meeting at Ramlila Maidan in New Delhi on Sunday. Addressing a large …

Rumours of Maratha CM upset RSS
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rumours of Maratha CM upset RSS

Hindustan Times  

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh is unhappy with rumours being floated in the Bharatiya Janata Party on the choice of the state’s new chief minister, and politics relating to caste equations potentially influencing the selection process. For the RSS, the ideological mentor of the BJP, it’s an open-and-shut case – Devendra Fadnavis, who they say led the Mahayuti alliance to a …

RSS issues statement calling for immediate halt to atrocities against Hindus in Bangladesh
1 month, 2 weeks ago

RSS issues statement calling for immediate halt to atrocities against Hindus in Bangladesh

Op India  

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh issued a statement calling for an immediate halt to the atrocities against Hindus in Bangladesh. The RSS has appealed to the Bangladesh government to ensure the immediate cessation of violence against Hindus and to release Chinmoy Krishna Das from prison. Furthermore, the RSS urged the Indian government to continue its efforts to prevent the persecution of Hindus …

RSS urges Centre to 'mobilise global support' for Hindus in Bangladesh
1 month, 2 weeks ago

RSS urges Centre to 'mobilise global support' for Hindus in Bangladesh

India Today  

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh has called on the government to take urgent action to "mobilise global support" in response to the growing violence against Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh. Demanding the release of Chinmoy Krishna Das, a Hindu monk and former Iskcon leader, who has been unjustly detained, RSS General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale condemned the persecution of Hindus in …

After Maha Victory, RSS Gears Up for 2028 Telangana
1 month, 3 weeks ago

After Maha Victory, RSS Gears Up for 2028 Telangana

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: No buzz, no hype, no hungama and no high decibel campaign. The focus on door-to-door outreach and small group meetings across Maharashtra by thousands of swayamsevaks months before the November 20 elections, with extensive campaigns highlighting concerns about Hindutva and national unity, seem to have paid-off for the BJP in the neighbouring state. More importantly, the collaboration between swayamsevaks …

Russia-Ukraine conflict escalates as Ukraine uses Storm Shadow missiles
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Russia-Ukraine conflict escalates as Ukraine uses Storm Shadow missiles

India Today  

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has expressed concern over resurgence of several temple-mosque disputes and said certain individuals, after the construction of Ayodhya Ram temple, seem to believe they can become “leaders of Hindus” by raking up such issues. Delivering a lecture on ‘India – The Vishwaguru’, at Sahjeevan Vyakhyanmala here on Thursday, Bhagwat advocated for an inclusive society and said …

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat lays stress on protection of Sanatan Dharma
2 months, 1 week ago

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat lays stress on protection of Sanatan Dharma

Hindustan Times  

Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat on Wednesday emphasised that it was imperative to protect “Sanatan Dharma” while pointing out that amidst the present challenges that India faces, there are attempts by certain forces to weaken the nation. “Our country’s dharma is to unite and progress together,” he said, addressing a gathering during the centenary celebrations of Pandit Ramkinkar Upadhyay, …

Political situation and party benefit will decide next Maharashtra CM: BJP general secretary Vinod Tawde
2 months, 1 week ago

Political situation and party benefit will decide next Maharashtra CM: BJP general secretary Vinod Tawde

The Hindu  

The BJP will consider the political situation and long-term party benefit when deciding on Maharashtra’s new Chief Minister, if the ruling Mahayuti is voted back to power in the upcoming Assembly election, BJP national general secretary Vinod Tawde said on Wednesday, pointing to the Bihar example for the BJP’s rationale. Promoting local leaders “The wind is blowing in Mahayuti’s direction,” …

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh: A Centennial Journey in Patriotism
2 months, 4 weeks ago

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh: A Centennial Journey in Patriotism

New Indian Express  

The article highlights the importance of culture and patriotism in shaping the identity of India. It emphasizes how denial of the centrality of culture led to distortion of history, misinterpretation of traditions, and the suppression of national sentiment. However, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) stands as an exception, advocating for patriotism and national integration through cultural awareness. The article celebrates …

RSS not ‘rats’ but ‘Hindu lions’, BJP hits back at Jharkhand CM
3 months, 2 weeks ago

RSS not ‘rats’ but ‘Hindu lions’, BJP hits back at Jharkhand CM

The Hindu  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday asserted that the RSS is not ‘rats’ as stated by Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren but ‘Hindu lions’, and accused him of patronising Bangladeshi infiltrators for political gains. Mr. Soren, also the executive president of the ruling JMM, on Wednesday compared the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh with "rats" and accused both the BJP and the …

RSS affiliate expresses concerns over Bangladeshi infiltration
3 months, 3 weeks ago

RSS affiliate expresses concerns over Bangladeshi infiltration

The Hindu  

The Akhil Bhartiya Vanvasi Kalyan Ashram, the tribal wing of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, urged the tribal communities in Jharkhand to wage a ‘war’ against purported Bangladeshi migrants who are allegedly trapping the girls in ‘Love Jihad’. On the conclusion of its three day long meeting held in Samalkha on Sunday, the right wing organisation also warned the tribal community over …

‘Ask your grandmother about RSS’: Giriraj Singh's swipe at Rahul Gandhi
4 months ago

‘Ask your grandmother about RSS’: Giriraj Singh's swipe at Rahul Gandhi

Hindustan Times  

Taking a swipe at Rahul Gandhi, Union minister Giriraj Singh on Monday remarked that if there is any technology to connect with the deceased, the Congress leader should ask his grandmother about the role of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh. Union minister Giriraj Singh Singh's reaction came hours after the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha said that the Bharatiya …

RSS steps in to help BJP in Maharashtra after Lok Sabha 2024 poll debacle
4 months, 1 week ago

RSS steps in to help BJP in Maharashtra after Lok Sabha 2024 poll debacle

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai In the backdrop of the poor performance of the Bharatiya Janata Party in the Lok Sabha elections in Maharashtra, its ideological fountainhead Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh has swung into action to help the party in the upcoming assembly polls. Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis along with CM Eknath Shinde pays floral tribute to Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh founder Keshav Baliram …

BJP Faces Dilemma Over RSS-endorsed Caste Census
4 months, 1 week ago

BJP Faces Dilemma Over RSS-endorsed Caste Census

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The BJP seems to be caught in a dilemma after the RSS gave a green signal to a nationwide caste census, an issue that is being raised by the Congress time and again. While the BJP is maintaining a stoic silence after the RSS indicated that the caste census “could be carried out for the betterment of the …

Lalu Yadav on caste census: ‘Will hold RSS, BJP by ear, make them do sit-ups’
4 months, 1 week ago

Lalu Yadav on caste census: ‘Will hold RSS, BJP by ear, make them do sit-ups’

Hindustan Times  

Rashtriya Janata Dal supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav on Tuesday declared that the opposition would compel the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party and its ideological fountainhead, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, to conduct a caste census. Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Yadav holds a mic while RJD Chief Lalu Prasad addresses party workers during 28th foundation of Rashtriya Janata Dal, at the party office …

RSS backs caste census for welfare, says ‘don’t politicise’
4 months, 1 week ago

RSS backs caste census for welfare, says ‘don’t politicise’

Hindustan Times  

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh on Monday expressed its support for the caste census for “welfare activities” but warned that it should not be used as a “political tool”. RSS backs caste census for welfare, says ‘don’t politicise’ The RSS feels that, for all welfare activities, particularly those for communities or castes which are lagging and who need special attention. He …

RSS supports caste census but warns against 'political use'
4 months, 1 week ago

RSS supports caste census but warns against 'political use'

Hindustan Times  

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh on Monday backed the caste census saying it should be handled with seriousness, not merely for elections or politics. Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has been demanding caste census, claiming that 90 percent of India's population is not a part of the system. Recently, 'Mood of the Nation' survey conducted by CVoter for India …

RSS Samanway Baithak begins in Kerala’s Palakkad
4 months, 2 weeks ago

RSS Samanway Baithak begins in Kerala’s Palakkad

The Hindu  

A three-day national coordination conclave of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, Akhil Bharatiya Samanway Baithak, began at Ahalia campus near Palakkad on Saturday. The other leaders of the RSS and affiliate organisations taking part in the conference include Bharatiya Janata Party president J.P. Nadda and organising secretary B.L. Santhosh; RSS’s women wing Rashtra Sevika Samiti chief director V. Shanta Kumari and …

Rajasthan lifts 52-year-old ban on government employees participating in RSS activities
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Rajasthan lifts 52-year-old ban on government employees participating in RSS activities

The Hindu  

The BJP government in Rajasthan has lifted the ban on the participation of government employees in the activities of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh. Personnel Department’s Joint Secretary Rajendra Singh Kavia issued a circular here over the weekend declaring that the 52-year-old ban on the government officials had been lifted. The earlier orders contained the names of 17 organisations with the …

Must protect diversity amid RSS bid to implement Hindutva: says Angomcha Bimol Akoijam
5 months ago

Must protect diversity amid RSS bid to implement Hindutva: says Angomcha Bimol Akoijam

New Indian Express  

KOCHI: India must be a defendant against the hegemony and homogeneous religious and cultural ideology even as the RSS is trying to implement Hindutva which it imagined in 1925 in 2025, said Angomcha Bimol Akoijam, Congress MP from Inner Manipur, here on Sunday. “As a political community and a state, India was born in 1947, bringing together different states. The …

Rebuilding RSS: Sangh Shifts Focus to Grassroots Unity Amid Caste Divisions, Political Challenges
5 months, 1 week ago

Rebuilding RSS: Sangh Shifts Focus to Grassroots Unity Amid Caste Divisions, Political Challenges

News 18  

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh is resurging and reclaiming control systematically by focusing on organisational coordination among cadre and emphasising on ‘Hindu’ unity. Amid overwhelming caste narratives by the Congress, which it sees as a threat to this unity, senior Sangh leaders are renewing their focus on grassroots organisation and BJP-RSS coordination. In the past one month, the RSS has held …

RSS has all the right to participate in developmental journey: Dhankhar
5 months, 2 weeks ago

RSS has all the right to participate in developmental journey: Dhankhar

The Hindu  

Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, during Question Hour in the House on Wednesday, ruled that the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh is “an organisation that has full constitutional right to participate in the developmental journey of the nation” and has “unimpeachable credentials”. While posing a supplementary question, to a query by Shiv Sena MP Priyanka Chaturvedi on “Poor handling of entrance exams …

'RSS bears unimpeachable credentials, comprises of people committed to serving the nation': VP Jagdeep Dhankhar in RS
5 months, 2 weeks ago

'RSS bears unimpeachable credentials, comprises of people committed to serving the nation': VP Jagdeep Dhankhar in RS

Op India  

Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Wednesday expressed his support for Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh and said that the organisation has been contributing to national welfare. It is soothing to note, wholesome to note that RSS as an organisation has been contributing to national welfare, and our culture, and everyone should take pride in any organisation which is …

‘Singling out RSS violation of Constitution,’ says Jagdeep Dhankar in Rajya Sabha; Opposition walks out in protest
5 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Singling out RSS violation of Constitution,’ says Jagdeep Dhankar in Rajya Sabha; Opposition walks out in protest

Live Mint  

Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar said on July 31 that the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, the ideological front of the Bharatiya Janata Party, has full constitutional rights to participate in this nation's development journey and that the people associated with it work selflessly. This organisation bears unimpeachable credentials and comprises people deeply committed to selflessly serving the nation,” Dhankar said, interrupting …

MHA displays order lifting ban on govt. staff joining RSS activities on its website
5 months, 2 weeks ago

MHA displays order lifting ban on govt. staff joining RSS activities on its website

The Hindu  

Following Madhya Pradesh High Court order to prominently display the order lifting restrictions on government officials ties with Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, the Minister of Home Affairs had displayed the order on its website for “public knowledge”. Earlier, on July 25, the Madhya Pradesh High Court said that it had taken the Union government “five decades to realise its mistake” in …

What does the RSS ban on government employees being lifted mean? | In Focus podcast
5 months, 3 weeks ago

What does the RSS ban on government employees being lifted mean? | In Focus podcast

The Hindu  

The BJP-led coalition government has lifted the ban on government employees taking part in activities of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, or RSS, an organisation which has been banned three times since India attained independence. The RSS was banned days after Gandhiji’s assassination by Nathuram Godse in 1948, during the Emergency by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and under civil society pressure …

RSS says never asked for lifting ban on govt staff joining Sangh activities
5 months, 3 weeks ago

RSS says never asked for lifting ban on govt staff joining Sangh activities

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: After a row erupted over the Centre’s order on lifting the ban on government employees to participate in Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh activities, the Sangh sources said that it never demanded the government to remove the ban which was in force since 1966. Union minister and BJP leader Piyush Goyal alleged that the ban was driven by political reasons …

RSS lauds Modi government for lifting ban on government employees’ participation in Sangh activities
5 months, 3 weeks ago

RSS lauds Modi government for lifting ban on government employees’ participation in Sangh activities

The Hindu  

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh on Monday hailed the Narendra Modi government’s decision to lift a decades-old ban on government employees associating with the RSS and its activities. He further said that the previous governments had placed a ban on government employees participating in RSS’s activities, “a cultural and social organisation in nature”, due to their political interests. They placed a …

Opposition-BJP spar on order allowing govt staff to take part in RSS activities
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Opposition-BJP spar on order allowing govt staff to take part in RSS activities

The Hindu  

An order reportedly issued by the Ministry of Personnel that permits government servants to part in the activities of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh has resulted in a war of words between the opposition and the BJP. Bharatiya Janata Party leader Amit Malviya on Monday, July 23, 2024, said that the "unconstitutional order" issued 58 years ago imposing a ban on …

RSS hails decision allowing government employees to participate in Sangh activities
5 months, 3 weeks ago

RSS hails decision allowing government employees to participate in Sangh activities

India TV News  

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh praised the Central government's decision to lift the ban on government employees participating in Sangh activities. "Due to its political interests, the then government had baselessly banned the government employees from participating in the activities of a constructive organisation like the Sangh," the statement said. Criticism from Opposition Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati criticised the government's …

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