RSS's Growth and Influence in Governance Over the Years Made 1966 Ban Irrelevant
4 months, 3 weeks ago

RSS's Growth and Influence in Governance Over the Years Made 1966 Ban Irrelevant

The Quint  

Related to this is another matter – has the government’s decision to issue the ‘office memorandum’ dated 9 July, in any way gladdened the RSS leadership to an extent that they would stop hurling not-so-disguised barbs at Modi personally? Since 2013 itself, it was evident that Modi’s acceptance as the BJP’s electoral mascot was deemed tactically necessary by the RSS brass. This was in the form of ideological purity on the majority of socio-political programmes — turning a blind eye to the false narrative of Love Jihad, the rise of vigilantism against falsely accused Muslim traders of cows and their meat in the early phase of Modi 1.0, the serial initiatives starting with the bill against Triple Talaq, the abrogation of Article 370 and the enactment of the Citizens’ Amendment Bill. The government under Modi also took care of deputing key functionaries and academics associated with the Sangh Parivar in crucial positions within the system.

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In 100 days of Modi 3.0, PM pushes the boundaries of helming a coalition
3 months ago

In 100 days of Modi 3.0, PM pushes the boundaries of helming a coalition

The Hindu  

In the life of a government elected for five years, how significant is a 100-day anniversary? In the case of the Modi 3.0 government, it is as good a time as any to take a look at how Prime Minister Narendra Modi, helming a coalition government without his own party enjoying a majority, has negotiated the growing pains, and what …

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

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

Congress accuses PM Modi of politicising government employees after lifting of RSS participation ban
5 months ago

Congress accuses PM Modi of politicising government employees after lifting of RSS participation ban

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Congress on Monday slammed the Centre over its order removing the ban on the participation of government employees in RSS activities, alleging that Prime Minister Narendra Modi wants to politicise employees on an ideological basis. Modi ji has lifted a 1966 ban on government servants attending RSS activities, after 58 years," he said. By lifting the ban …

Apoorvanand writes: Mohan Bhagwat’s hollow sermon - Frontline
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Apoorvanand writes: Mohan Bhagwat’s hollow sermon - Frontline

The Hindu  

Published : Jun 15, 2024 21:06 IST - 6 MINS READ “Did you listen to the speech?” It was difficult to miss the excitement in my friend’s voice. ‘Vichar parishkar’ In his speech, Bhagwat said that RSS people do not get involved in what happens in elections. RSS’ links with Arambai Tenggol Bhagwat mentioned Manipur, and that Manipur has been …

RSS Has Become 'Irrelevant', What's the Point of Speaking Out Now: Congress on Bhagwat's Remarks
6 months, 1 week ago

RSS Has Become 'Irrelevant', What's the Point of Speaking Out Now: Congress on Bhagwat's Remarks

News 18  

The Congress on Wednesday claimed the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh has become ”irrelevant” and said the Constitution, democracy and society do not need the Sangh or its chief Mohan Bhagwat as they can protect themselves. Congress’ media and publicity head Pawan Khera said, “Mohan Bhagwat ji, you reap what you sow. When Kanhaiya Lal’s killers’ links with the BJP were exposed, …

Decoding RSS chief’s remarks on elections
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Decoding RSS chief’s remarks on elections

Hindustan Times  

In the time of coalition politics, a thousand opinions will bloom. The reduced tally for the BJP in the general elections and its dependence on allies to run the government have encouraged the RSS to take a reflective, but critical, stance on the party’s politics. In this context, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s remarks about the polarising election campaign will be …

Anand K. Sahay | Will RSS do a rethink over Modi if he takes hit in UP?
2 years, 9 months ago

Anand K. Sahay | Will RSS do a rethink over Modi if he takes hit in UP?

Deccan Chronicle  

The February-March 2022 Assembly elections in five states — Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Goa and Manipur — seem different from any other state polls since Prime Minister Narendra Modi took office in 2014, and that can leave the RSS with a giant-sized headache. A big part of the RSS’s expected concern is that these elections potentially cast a shadow on …

Right Word | How RSS looks at electoral politics and what role it plays
2 years, 11 months ago

Right Word | How RSS looks at electoral politics and what role it plays

Firstpost  

Whenever the elections are around, the RSS is projected as an ‘X’ factor by a large section of media and political analysts. “That Mahatma Gandhi’s assassination gave a handle to unscrupulous politicians to defame and, if possible, to pull down their rivals is difficult to deny.” The RSS cadres suffered great deal of violence in the aftermath of ban and …

RSS top brass unhappy with Modi, Yogi handling of second wave
3 years, 6 months ago

RSS top brass unhappy with Modi, Yogi handling of second wave

The Hindu  

On May 23, a high-power meeting oftop leaders of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh and the Bharatiya Janata Party was held in New Delhi. It was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, J.P. Nadda, the BJP president, Sunil Bansal, the party’s organisation secretary for Uttar Pradesh, and Dattatreya Hosabale, the RSS general secretary. Citing this fact, media …

Parsa Venkateshwar Rao Jr | Hosabale's rise: RSS-BJP ties still remain opaque
3 years, 8 months ago

Parsa Venkateshwar Rao Jr | Hosabale's rise: RSS-BJP ties still remain opaque

Deccan Chronicle  

The myth about the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh and the BJP is that they are independent entities, though umbilically linked through ideology. But many political observers have no doubt that the BJP’s rule is in effect the rule of the RSS, and that Hindutva is the ideological glue. Most BJP leaders are not willing to admit that they are mere pawns …

RSS brings men from same generation to run the Sangh and politics
3 years, 9 months ago

RSS brings men from same generation to run the Sangh and politics

India Today  

"The philosophy of the school room in one generation will be the philosophy of government in the next." A RSS pracharak who has seen the Sangh travel from the Guru Golwalkar to the Mohan Bhagwat era said, "In Vajpayee’s time, given the weak mandate BJP had, RSS provided equal weightage to the party and its other organs. Modi's leadership brought …

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