RSS muscle-flexing' a bid to re-invent itself?
6 years, 6 months ago

RSS muscle-flexing' a bid to re-invent itself?

Deccan Chronicle  

There is really no need imagine or interpret the message of the September 17-19 event of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh at Vigyan Bhavan, where by and large only functions related to the government or international organisations are held. The Bharatiya Janata Party is in power at the Centre with a bare majority of its own in the Lok Sabha, and perhaps the RSS brass must have felt that they would not have an opportunity like this ever again, because the outcome of the 2019 Lok Sabha election is up in the air. So, in the fourth year of the BJP government, the RSS had decided to have its social outing, though strictly speaking it was a political outing. A senior leader of the BJP had confessed that the RSS volunteers had campaigned for the BJP in 2014, and the only other time they did was in the 1977 post-Emergency election. The RSS still claims that it has nothing to do with politics and its ambition, as stated by its founder Baliram Hedgewar, is to train “swayamsevaks”, or volunteers in every village of India, who are trustworthy, virtuous, who do not discriminate and hate anybody.

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BJP’s organisational structure leaves little room for RSS intervention, says RSS Kerala office-bearers
2 days, 17 hours ago

BJP’s organisational structure leaves little room for RSS intervention, says RSS Kerala office-bearers

The Hindu  

The Bharatiya Janata Party’s organisational structure leaves little room for the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh to intervene though their interests remain closely aligned, said State RSS office-bearers. This was in response to a question on the election of Rajeev Chandrasekhar who has no close association with the Sangh as the new president of the BJP’s Kerala unit. Sreekumar and Prantha Pracharak …

RSS to organise mutliple events across India to celebrate centenary year
3 days, 8 hours ago

RSS to organise mutliple events across India to celebrate centenary year

The Hindu  

The RSS on Wednesday announced that it would celebrate its centenary year by organising several events for 12 months – from the Vijayadasami Day in 2025. B. Prakash, outreach secretary, RSS, told reporters at the organisation’s headquarters in Chetpet that five events had been planned should be completed between the Vijayadasami day in 2025 and before the Vijayadasami Day 2026. …

RSS chief Bhagwat inaugurates Sangh’s top meet; Manipur situation, north-south 'divide' on agenda
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1 week, 2 days ago

RSS chief Bhagwat inaugurates Sangh’s top meet; Manipur situation, north-south 'divide' on agenda

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Friday inaugurated the three-day meet of Akhil Bharatiya Pratinidhi Sabha, Sangh's top decision-making body, that will discuss Manipur situation, as well as the attempts to create the 'North-South divide' in the country. Addressing a press meet, RSS joint secretary CR Mukunda said, "Intense decisions on some of the contemporary and burning issues," will be …

Aurangzeb not relevant: RSS spokesperson
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1 week, 3 days ago

Aurangzeb not relevant: RSS spokesperson

The Hindu  

Amidst tension in Nagpur over protests against Mughal emperor Aurangzeb’s tomb in the city where Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh is headquartered, RSS Prachar Pramukh Sunil Ambekar termed the 17th century ruler “was not relevant”. He was addressing journalists in Bengaluru on Wednesday to brief them about the preparations for the Akhil Bharatiya Pratinidhi Sabha, the annual RSS conclave to be held …

RSS leader denounces Nagpur violence, says Aurangzeb is not relevant
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1 week, 3 days ago

RSS leader denounces Nagpur violence, says Aurangzeb is not relevant

Hindustan Times  

BENGALURU: Senior Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh leader Sunil Ambekar on Wednesday denounced the recent violence that rocked Nagpur during protests over the razing of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb’s grave, saying any type of violence was detrimental to the society’s well-being and that the 17th-century Mughal emperor did not hold any relevance in contemporary India. Bengaluru: RSS leader Sunil Ambekar, left, and N …

RSS To Pass Resolution On Bangladesh During Three-Day Meet In Bengaluru
1 week, 3 days ago

RSS To Pass Resolution On Bangladesh During Three-Day Meet In Bengaluru

ABP News  

The All India Pratinidhi Sabha, the highest decision-making body of the RSS, will hold a three-day meeting in Bengaluru from March 21 to 23, Sangh's Chief Spokesperson Sunil Ambekar said on Wednesday. The presidents and general secretaries of 32 organisations affiliated to RSS will also take part in the event, including BJP national president Jagat Prakash Nadda and general secretary …

From the India Today archives (2018) | How PM Modi, RSS and BJP rose to a challenge
1 week, 5 days ago

From the India Today archives (2018) | How PM Modi, RSS and BJP rose to a challenge

India Today  

When Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted a dinner for the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh brass at his official residence on June 14, the discussion revolved around the growing unrest among Dalits, farmers and tribals across the country and how the Opposition was painting an anti-Dalit image of the BJP. As Arun Kumar, national head of the RSS publicity wing, puts it, …

RSS to adopt two resolutions on national issues at Akhil Bharatiya Pratinidhi Sabha in Bengaluru
3 weeks, 3 days ago

RSS to adopt two resolutions on national issues at Akhil Bharatiya Pratinidhi Sabha in Bengaluru

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Although the recent surge in the number of pilgrims at the Sangam during the 45-day Mahakumbh in Prayagraj, which Prime Minister Narendra Modi referred to as the "awakening of national consciousness", may not be directly linked, the RSS-BJP ideological mentor is set to adopt two resolutions on national issues at its Akhil Bharatiya Pratinidhi Sabha, taking place from …

RSS has plans to make West Bengal the epicentre of communal forces, says CPI(M)‘s Prakash Karat
1 month ago

RSS has plans to make West Bengal the epicentre of communal forces, says CPI(M)‘s Prakash Karat

The Hindu  

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh has plans to make West Bengal the epicentre of communal Hindutva forces in the east, senior Communist Party of India leader Prakash Karat said on Tuesday. Mr. Karat, the coordinator of the central committee and CPI Polit Bureau, said that the people of West Bengal were facing twin challenges of the “neo-liberal and communal agenda” of …

Join RSS, see what we do: Mohan Bhagwat's clarion call ahead of 2026 Bengal polls
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Join RSS, see what we do: Mohan Bhagwat's clarion call ahead of 2026 Bengal polls

India Today  

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat on Saturday extended an open invitation to people to join the Hindu outfit and experience its workings. The organisation has been credited for playing a crucial role in the BJP's recent electoral successes in Haryana, Maharashtra, and Delhi, where extensive groundwork by RSS workers contributed to the party's performance. Further in his address, Bhagwat …

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat to visit Bengal for 10 days from February 7
1 month, 3 weeks ago

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat to visit Bengal for 10 days from February 7

The Hindu  

Mohan Bhagwat, head of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, is expected to visit West Bengal on a 10-day tour for organisational work, the RSS’s West Bengal unit announced on February 5. “Our RSS family’s favourite person, friend, philosopher, and guide Mohan Bhagwat will be here to meet all the regional members,” Mr. Basu said. While addressing a question on whether Mr. …

Political leaders, religious heads urged not to attend Bharatiya Sanskriti Utsav in Sedam
2 months ago

Political leaders, religious heads urged not to attend Bharatiya Sanskriti Utsav in Sedam

The Hindu  

Members of the Sauharda Karnataka Vedike have written an open letter to political leaders and religious heads appealing to them not to participate in the week-long Bharatiya Sanskriti Utsav event, which they claim is being Vedike members R.K. Hudgi and Meenakshi Bali, addressing presspersons in Kalaburagi, have said that the RSS is trying to make inroads into Kalyana Karnataka region …

RSS-BJP Reset: Religious Nationalism Intensifies After 2024 Elections
2 months ago

RSS-BJP Reset: Religious Nationalism Intensifies After 2024 Elections

The Hindu  

Published : Jan 23, 2025 20:38 IST - 6 MINS READ The RSS chief, Mohan Bhagwat, has been reported as saying that the consecration of the Ram Mandir at Ayodhya on January 22, 2024, should be remembered as the “true independence” of India, a nation that has faced external attacks for centuries. His words also make it entirely possible that …

Kejriwal writes to RSS cheif, asks if BJP is weakening democracy
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2 months, 4 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 “Speaks” Peace, Followers Pick Hate and War
3 months ago

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 …

After Maha Victory, RSS Gears Up for 2028 Telangana
4 months 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 …

Maharashtra election results 2024: How RSS campaign shaped BJP-led Mahayuti’s victory
4 months ago

Maharashtra election results 2024: How RSS campaign shaped BJP-led Mahayuti’s victory

The Hindu  

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, the ideological backbone of the Bharatiya Janata Party, played a pivotal role in shaping the outcome of the recently concluded Maharashtra Assembly elections. Maharashtra election results 2024 LIVE updates Maharashtra, where the RSS headquarters is in Nagpur — the State’s second capital — holds symbolic and strategic importance for the organisation. While the Mahayuti, the alliance …

Modi Government Lifts Ban on RSS Members in Civil Services
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Modi Government Lifts Ban on RSS Members in Civil Services

The Diplomat  

The Indian bureaucracy is poised to undergo substantial politicization. On July 9, the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances, and Pensions issued an office memorandum lifting the 58-year-old ban on Indian government officials participating in the activities of the Hindu nationalist Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh. The ban was lifted a year later when the RSS agreed to make its commitment to the …

RSS steps in to help BJP in Maharashtra after Lok Sabha 2024 poll debacle
6 months, 3 weeks 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 …

RSS Samanway Baithak begins in Kerala’s Palakkad
6 months, 4 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 …

Rebuilding RSS: Sangh Shifts Focus to Grassroots Unity Amid Caste Divisions, Political Challenges
7 months, 3 weeks 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 bears unimpeachable credentials, comprises of people committed to serving the nation': VP Jagdeep Dhankhar in RS
7 months, 4 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 …

MHA displays order lifting ban on govt. staff joining RSS activities on its website
7 months, 4 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 …

Youth getting attracted towards RSS ideology, says sangh office-bearer
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Youth getting attracted towards RSS ideology, says sangh office-bearer

The Hindu  

The youth is getting attracted towards the ideology of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh and joining it in large numbers every year, said an RSS office-bearer after a three-day meeting in Ranchi on July 14. On the results of the election, Mr. Ambekar said the RSS is not directly involved in elections but works on “refining” public opinion. Mr. Ambekar said …

Sangh Parivar’s critique of ‘arrogance’ in BJP and its election strategy hints at realignment within Hindu nationalist camp.
9 months ago

Sangh Parivar’s critique of ‘arrogance’ in BJP and its election strategy hints at realignment within Hindu nationalist camp.

The Hindu  

Published : Jun 23, 2024 11:46 IST - 7 MINS READ It is the centenary of the RSS next year, and it is an organisation that plays the long game. It must be read as a clear message to Modi, and it could be the beginning of a change in the power balance within the BJP and in its equation …

BJP’s growth in Kerala faster than anticipated, says George Kurian
9 months, 1 week ago

BJP’s growth in Kerala faster than anticipated, says George Kurian

New Indian Express  

Excerpts : You joined BJP when it was not a big player in the political arena. I became part of the BJP following the split in the Janata Party, which happened in April 1980. The split happened because of the decision that Janata Party members should not have ‘dual memberships’, of the party and the RSS. My argument was that …

Decoding RSS chief’s remarks on elections
9 months, 2 weeks ago

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 …

Does RSS help BJP politically? JP Nadda's 'runs itself' reply
10 months, 1 week ago

Does RSS help BJP politically? JP Nadda's 'runs itself' reply

Hindustan Times  

BJP national president Jagat Prakash Nadda said in an interview that the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh is the party's "ideological front". Replying to a query on how the RSS' presence within the BJP has changed compared to Atal Bihari Vajpayee's era, JP Nadda said the party's structure has become stronger, and now it runs itself. “Shuru mein hum aksham honge, thora …

Hindu Consolidation Done, What’s Next? RSS to Woo Non-Hindus, BJP to Court Estranged Allies - News18
1 year, 1 month ago

Hindu Consolidation Done, What’s Next? RSS to Woo Non-Hindus, BJP to Court Estranged Allies - News18

News 18  

The mission of Hindu consolidation seems to be complete for the RSS-BJP combine as the ideological fountain head of the BJP and the party itself are now concentrating on broader political and social consolidation. Even as the RSS is reaching out to non-Hindu communities like Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists and Jains, the BJP seems to be working overtime to get its …

‘Bridging South’: RSS’s Counter to ‘Cutting South’ to Look At Nationalist Ideas, Cultural-Spiritual Assimilation
1 year, 3 months ago

‘Bridging South’: RSS’s Counter to ‘Cutting South’ to Look At Nationalist Ideas, Cultural-Spiritual Assimilation

News 18  

In their efforts to counter ‘Cutting South’, an event that was attended by Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh has organised an event of like-minded intellectuals and academicians in Delhi on December 12– ‘Bridging South’. Talking to News 18, J Nandkumar, chief of Prajna Pravah, said, “The event is going to be a platform for nationalist ideas …

‘Ramchandra Keh Gaye…’: From Jan 1, RSS to Spread Word of God, Ayodhya Inauguration Among 10 Crore People
1 year, 4 months ago

‘Ramchandra Keh Gaye…’: From Jan 1, RSS to Spread Word of God, Ayodhya Inauguration Among 10 Crore People

News 18  

In its effort to take the Ram Janmabhoomi message to households across the rural hinterland in the country, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh and its affiliates will embark on a ‘door-to-door’ campaign from January 1 to January 15 targeting at least 10 crore people. The organisation will form small teams of its volunteers, which will connect with the people to spread …

Telangana Assembly elections: Asaduddin Owaisi alleges RSS working for Congress to ensure AIMIM’s defeat
1 year, 4 months ago

Telangana Assembly elections: Asaduddin Owaisi alleges RSS working for Congress to ensure AIMIM’s defeat

India TV News  

Telangana Assembly polls: Asaduddin Owaisi on Friday claimed that “people of RSS have come from the national capital and are working for Congress” to ensure defeat of the AIMIM candidate in the upcoming Telangana Assembly elections. The AIMIM chief’s remarks came while addressing an election rally in Hyderabad's Nampally assembly constituency for the party candidate Majeed Hussain. "To ensure AIMIM …

RSS top brass to brainstorm national issues ahead of general election
1 year, 6 months ago

RSS top brass to brainstorm national issues ahead of general election

The Hindu  

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh’s annual coordination meeting is set to start in Pune from September 14. Sources in the RSS said that apart from issues such as environment-friendly lifestyle, values-based family system, harmonious living, and Swadeshi principles, the meeting will also focus on VHP’s plans for the massive mobilisation campaign ahead of the Ram Temple inauguration scheduled in Ayodhya in …

RSS calls for dialogue to end Manipur clashes
1 year, 9 months ago

RSS calls for dialogue to end Manipur clashes

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: There is “no place for violence and hatred” in a democratic setup, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh said on Sunday, as it asked the Union government and law enforcement agencies to take “every possible step” to immediately stop ethnic clashes in Manipur. In a statement, he said the Sangh believes that the solution to any problem is possible only …

Karnataka lessons: RSS and BJP must rediscover their ideological moorings — it’s smart politics that’s good for nation
1 year, 10 months ago

Karnataka lessons: RSS and BJP must rediscover their ideological moorings — it’s smart politics that’s good for nation

Firstpost  

At one place in his 2022 book, The Commissioner For Lost Causes, Arun Shourie reminisces about one of his interactions with Ramnath Goenka, the founder of The Indian Express, soon after his meeting with RSS leader Bhaurao Deoras at Delhi’s Jhandewalan complex. Sattaa milegee, tab dekhnaa — kaisey us ke peechey bhaagengey, kyaa uskaa prayog karengey, ke kaheen voh panjey …

'RSS Has Captured Institutions': Rahul Gandhi at Chatham House Event in London
2 years ago

'RSS Has Captured Institutions': Rahul Gandhi at Chatham House Event in London

The Quint  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi took fresh aim at the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh while speaking at an event organised by London-based think tank Chatham House on Monday, 6 March. Off the cuff: "The nature of the democratic contest in India has completely changed and the reason is that one organisation called RSS," Gandhi said in response to a question about why …

Delhi: RSS' Muslim outreach continues, holds meeting with Islamic intellectuals discussing their issues
2 years ago

Delhi: RSS' Muslim outreach continues, holds meeting with Islamic intellectuals discussing their issues

India TV News  

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh 's Muslim outreach continues as its senior leaders Indresh Kumar, Krishna Gopal and Ram Lal, on March 1, held a meeting with Muslim intellectuals discussing their issues. 'Those whose ancestors were Hindu are Hindus': RSS Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale said those whose ancestors were Hindu are Hindus. While speaking at the Birla Auditorium, Jaipur …

Book Review: ‘RSS: The Long and Short of It’ by Devanura Mahadeva
2 years, 3 months ago

Book Review: ‘RSS: The Long and Short of It’ by Devanura Mahadeva

The Hindu  

Published : Dec 29, 2022 10:15 IST THE BJP is India’s largest political force, but its ideology is not properly understood. Ramakrishna Eka, 2022 Pages: 114 Price: Rs.199 Devanura Mahadeva, a writer from Karnataka, explores this with his work on the RSS, the parent body of the BJP. The RSS “tames” its volunteers, Mahadeva writes and quotes Golwalkar as saying …

Opinion | How Mohan Bhagwat has changed RSS
2 years, 5 months ago

Opinion | How Mohan Bhagwat has changed RSS

India TV News  

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh supremo Mohan Bhagwat, while addressing the traditional Dussehra rally on Wednesday in Nagpur, sought to dispel confusions about his organization’s views on Muslims, population control and casteism. The RSS chief also called for a “well thought out, comprehensive population control policy, which should be applicable to all social groups equally”. On this, Mohan Bhagwat said, “Scare-mongering is …

RSS foundation day celebrations: Mohan Bhagwat asks Swayamsevaks to stay firm on Sanatan Dharma
2 years, 5 months ago

RSS foundation day celebrations: Mohan Bhagwat asks Swayamsevaks to stay firm on Sanatan Dharma

Op India  

On Wednesday, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh conducted a rally in the Nagpur district of Maharashtra on the occasion of Vijayadashami. The way we helped Sri Lanka, and our stand during the Ukraine-Russia conflict shows that we are being heard: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, in Nagpur pic.twitter.com/ABTU6odGmH — ANI October 5, 2022 Bhagwat’s remarks came in presence of mountaineer Santosh Yadav …

RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat meets Muslim intellectuals, discusses religious harmony
2 years, 6 months ago

RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat meets Muslim intellectuals, discusses religious harmony

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh Chief Mohan Bhagwat on Thursday, met with many Muslim intellectuals including Chief Imam, Dr Imam Umer Ahmed Ilyasi. After the controversy erupted regarding Gyanvapi also, the RSS Chief met with Muslim intellectuals and academicians. Earlier on Tuesday, RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat met with many Muslim intellectuals and discussed recent controversies and ways to strengthen religious …

All Muslims, Christians Will Associate With RSS Some Day: Karnataka Minister KS Eshwarappa
3 years ago

All Muslims, Christians Will Associate With RSS Some Day: Karnataka Minister KS Eshwarappa

India Today  

Karnataka Minister and senior BJP leader KS Eshwarappa on Thursday claimed that all Muslims and Christians in the country will associate themselves with the RSS, some day in the future. The Rural Development Minister’s statement came during a discussion in the legislative Assembly, when the Speaker Vishweshwar Hegde Kageri used the term “Our RSS” and that a day would come …

Right Word | How RSS looks at electoral politics and what role it plays
3 years, 2 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, BJP Leaders, Union Ministers Hold Discussions on NEP 2020
3 years, 5 months ago

RSS, BJP Leaders, Union Ministers Hold Discussions on NEP 2020

News 18  

RSS and BJP leaders and Union ministers held discussions on the new National Education Policy 2020 in a two-day meeting, which concluded on Wednesday, sources said. The RSS was represented by its joint general secretaries Krishna Gopal and Arun Kumar, head of its publicity wing Sunil Ambekar and others, sources said. Detailed discussions were held on the new National Education …

Anand K. Sahay | RSS, BJP & Yogi factor: Key to 2024 lies in UP
3 years, 9 months ago

Anand K. Sahay | RSS, BJP & Yogi factor: Key to 2024 lies in UP

Deccan Chronicle  

The summoning of Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath to New Delhi recently in the wake of widespread anxiety being expressed in the state BJP over its Assembly poll prospects in a few months, given the CM’s disastrous Covid-19 management, naturally became a high-profile political event. It didn’t matter that the UP leader had held really long conversations with those …

RSS top brass unhappy with Modi, Yogi handling of second wave
3 years, 9 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 …

Anand K. Sahay | RSS & BJP: Is there a shift in the equation?
3 years, 10 months ago

Anand K. Sahay | RSS & BJP: Is there a shift in the equation?

Deccan Chronicle  

Some recent observations on India’s handling of the Covid-19 pandemic emanating from the highest levels of the RSS — praised by many as a selfless, nationalist outfit doing social service, and denounced as a “fascist” or “militarist” body by a range of critics have left the country mystified. However, in the context of the Narendra Modi government’s conspicuous failure to …

RSS Has Changed. But What About The Opposition's Strategy To Counter Its Influence?
3 years, 11 months ago

RSS Has Changed. But What About The Opposition's Strategy To Counter Its Influence?

News 18  

While on the one hand the Sangh is deriving its strength from various sources and evolving a language and discourse which has become popular among large numbers of the rural and urban poor, it is simultaneously being targeted by the parties in the Opposition. West Bengal chief minister and Trinamool Congress supremo, Mamata Banerjee, announced the formation of two new …

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