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All equal before god, castes made by priests, says Mohan Bhagwat

He was addressing an event at the auditorium of Ravindra Natya Mandir on the occasion of the 647th birth anniversary of Saint Shiromani Rohidas

RSS, BJP planning to make Pralhad Joshi as Karnataka CM: H D Kumaraswamy

Joshi is currently Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Coal and Mines and represents the Dharwad Lok Sabha segment

'We are not at war': Muslim leaders keen on continuing dialogue with RSS

Jamat e Islami Hind, whose representative met RSS leaders, said, 'we are of the opinion that the dialogue should continue with the RSS as they hold influence on the government'

A sedative till next LS polls: 'Saamana' editorial slams Union Budget

The column stated that after almost eight years, the Finance minister announced an increase in the limit of exemption in income tax

Toolkit that spreads lies, propaganda, says RSS on BBC documentary

Central government has condemned the BBC documentary series describing it as propaganda to push a discredited narrative

RSS: A worm's eye view

Devanura Mahadeva's book takes a critical look at the RSS and helps readers comprehend the founding principles of the organisation through a series of quotes from its key members

Make India a country of knowledgeable people: RSS chief Bhagwat on R-Day

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Thursday called upon Indians to make India a country of knowledgeable people. Speaking at a Republic Day function at Keshav Vidhaypeeth in Jamdoli near Jaipur, Bhagwat described the significance of the three colours in the national flag and said people should take a resolution to move ahead and try to fulfil it. "We unfurl the tricolour, the symbol of our sovereignty, with enthusiasm, joy and pride. Our destination lies in that flag only. We have to make India big in the world, he said. Talking about the colours in the national flag, he said the top band of saffron colour represents the nature of India, which is the symbol of eternal life. "The colour that comes with the rising sun, which is the symbol of continuous work, which inspires man to wake up and be active in his work, is the colour of saffron. It is the symbol of knowledge, sacrifice and hard work, he said. "It is our resolution that by breaking the chains of slavery, we will make our country a

RSS ideology and Netaji's ideals poles apart, don't coincide: Anita Bose

As far as ideology is concerned, the Congress has a lot more in common with Netaji than any other party in the country, she said

BJP, RSS have captured all institutions in country, says Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi Tuesday accused the BJP and the RSS of capturing institutions and putting pressure on the EC and the judiciary, and also declared that he will not visit an RSS office even if someone slits his throat. Answering a question on the possibility of reaching out to his cousin and BJP MP Varun Gandhi, he said their ideologies do not match. I can never go to an RSS office. You can slit my throat, but I will not go. My family has an ideology, it has a thought system," he said at a press conference here on the sidelines of his Bharat Jodo Yatra. "I can meet him, hug him. But I cannot accept that ideology, that is impossible, he said. He accused the RSS and the BJP of controlling institutions. "There is a pressure on all the institutions. There is a pressure on the press, there is a pressure on bureaucracy, there is a pressure on the Election Commission, they put pressure on the judiciary," he charged. This is not a fight between one political party and another

BJP, RSS capturing all institutions in country, says Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday accused the BJP and the RSS of capturing all institutions in the country, and claimed there is "pressure" on the media, Election Commission and the judiciary. He also took a swipe at the Aam Aadmi Party government in Punjab and asserted that Punjab should be run from Punjab only, not from Delhi. Addressing the media here, Gandhi charged that the BJP and RSS have captured all the institutions in the country. "Today all the institutions of the country are controlled by the RSS and the BJP. There is a pressure on all institutions. Press is under pressure, bureaucracy is under pressure, the Election Commission is under pressure, they put pressure on the judiciary, he charged. This is not a fight between one political party and another political party. It is now a fight between the institutions of the country, which were captured by them, and the opposition, he said. Normal democratic processes in the country is now missing, he claimed. Replying

Sangh-BJP kinship on a good wicket: Political scientist, author Nalin Mehta

"For its political ground game - with over 180 million members - BJP is structurally much less dependent now on the RSS to mobilise votes," Nalin Mehta said

Oppn needs ideological, political struggle to deal with BJP-RSS, says Karat

CPI(M) Polit Buro member Prakash Karat said that to deal with the BJP and the RSS, opposition parties have to conduct ideological and political struggles continuously. He said that the Left parties may not be a strong force at the national level at present, but it is they who can initiate the ideological fight against the BJP and RSS and make it an alternative platform for other opposition parties. "Apart from making alliances before elections, parties have to conduct ideological and political struggle against the BJP and the RSS continuously," Karat said at a programme here on Tuesday to mark the 57th foundation day of 'Ganashakti', the West Bengal CPI(M)'s mouthpiece. Stating that the RSS and the BJP have managed to pervade a significant section of people in the north and western parts of India, the former CPI(M) general secretary said that because of this, it has managed to comfortably win assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat, despite claims of strong anti-incumbency .

Congress to continue fighting BJP, RSS to protect democracy: CM Gehlot

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Wednesday said the Congress' fight against the BJP and the RSS will continue for allegedly weakening democracy and the Constitution of the country. Talking to reporters on the Congress' foundation day, Gehlot said the party has come a long way since its foundation and whether it is in power or not, it is firm on its policies and programmes. "Rahul Gandhi said our fight is against policies and programmes of RSS and BJP. It will continue. We are capable of protecting the Constitution. They are destroying the Constitution and weakening the roots of democracy and the country will not tolerate it, he said. Referring to Mallikarjun Kharge becoming the new president of the party, Gehlot said, "For the first time in 50 years, a person from the Dalit class has become the president of our party. An atmosphere has been created in the country. He asked the party leaders and workers to work together. Earlier, sharing an old photo of the Congress party,

RSS/BJP policies aimed at spreading fear, converting it to hatred: Rahul

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday accused the RSS/BJP of spreading fear in the country and said they convert this fear into hatred but the Congress will not allow that to happen. Addressing a gathering at the Delhi border as the Bharat Jodo Yatra led by Gandhi entered Delhi, he said, "They spread hatred, we spread love and embrace all Indians". "There is Hindustan and 'Mohabbat' (love) in this Bharat Jodo yatra, which does not see any caste, creed, religion, rich or poor and all embrace each other," he told a large gathering here. "RSS/BJP's all policies are to spread fear. They want that everyone should have fear in them and they convert this 'dar' into 'nafrat' (fear into hatred). If there is no 'dar', it will not be converted into 'nafrat'. We say 'daro mat'. We spread Mohabbat. We embrace all Indians," he said. Gandhi alleged that the BJP/RSS has done nothing but spread hatred and the yatra aims to show a different way to India of uniting people through love. "As I had

RSS-affiliated BKS warns govt of trouble if farmers demand not met on time

Several farmers told PTI that they are ready to intensify the protest if the government did not meet their demands within three months

Govt will face trouble if demands not met: Farmers at 'Kisan Garjana' rally

An RSS-affiliated farmers' body held a 'Kisan Garjana' rally at Ramleela Ground here on Monday and warned that the states and the BJP-led central government will face trouble if their demands are not met in time. Thousands of farmers from several states, including Punjab, Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh, reached Delhi on tractors, motorcycles and buses braving extreme cold to take part in the rally organised by the Bharatiya Kisan Sangh (BKS). They seek relief measures from the government, including a rollback of GST on farming activities and an increase in the income support provided under the PM-Kisan scheme, a BKS member said. A note issued by the BKS said "state and central governments will face trouble if they do not heed the farmers' demand in time". The farmers have also called for revocation of the permission for commercial production of genetically modified crops and remunerative prices for their produce based on the input cost. Launc

RSS farmer body's protest: Traffic likely to be affected in central Delhi

Traffic movement is likely to be affected in parts of central Delhi on Monday due to the 'Kisan Garjana' rally at the Ramleela Ground here, police said. The rally is being organised by the Bhartiya Kisan Sangh (BKS), an affiliate of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), from 11 am to 6 pm to seek various relief measures to improve the condition of farmers. According to an advisory by the Delhi Police, around 50,000 to 55,000 people are likely to arrive at the ground in 700 to 800 buses, and 3,500 to 4,000 private vehicles. The diversion points are Maharaja Ranjeet Singh Marg, Mirdard Chowk, Minto Road, Ajmeri Gate, Chaman Lal Marg, Delhi Gate, JLN Marg, roundabout Kamala Market to Hamdard Chowk, Bhavbhuti Marg and Paharganj Chowk, it said. According to the advisory, traffic restrictions, regulations or diversion may be imposed on Ranjeet Singh flyover from Barakhamba Road to Guru Nanak Chowk, from Minto Road to roundabout Kamla Market, Vivekanand Marg, JLN Marg (Delhi Gate to Guru Nan

Delhi police issues traffic advisory ahead of RSS farmer body's protest

Delhi Police on Sunday issued a traffic advisory ahead of a 'Kisan Garjana' rally at Ramleela Ground here. According to the advisory, the rally will be organised by the Bhartiya Kisan Sangh (BKS), an affiliate of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), on Monday from 11 am to 6 pm. As per the organisers, around 50,000 to 55,000 people are likely to participate in the gathering through 700 to 800 buses, and 3,500 to 4,000 through private vehicles, it stated. The diversion points are Maharaja Ranjeet Singh Marg, Mirdard Chowk, Minto Road, Ajmeri Gate, Chaman Lal Marg, Delhi Gate, JLN Marg, roundabout Kamala Market to Hamdard Chowk, Bhavbhuti Marg and Paharganj Chowk, it said. According to the advisory, traffic restrictions, regulations or diversion may be imposed on Ranjeet Singh flyover from Barakhamba Road to Guru Nanak Chowk, from Minto Road to roundabout Kamla Market, Vivekanand Marg, JLN Marg (Delhi gate to Guru Nanak Chowk). Other parts that may also be subjected to similar regulat

RSS-linked BKS to take out Kisan Garjana protest march in Delhi next week

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS)-affiliated Bharatiya Kisan Sangh (BKS), a farmers' organisation, on Thursday said it would take out national level 'Kisan Garjana' protest march in Delhi on December 19 to seek various relief measures for the cultivators to improve their condition. BKS's executive committee member Nana Aakhre said in a release that farmers, who provide food grains, vegetables, fruits, milk, etc, are "very disappointed" today due to lack of returns to their farm produce, and are committing suicide due to it. "In order to address the woes of the farmers, the BKS demands profitable prices on all the farm produce. Also, Goods and Services Tax (GST) should not be levied on the farm produce and the financial relief provided under the Kisan Samman Nidhi should be increased," it said. Aakhre said that lakhs of farm workers from across the country will participate in the 'Kisan Garajna' rally in the national capital on Monday. The BSK also said the government should not

Capturing institutions Cong culture, we believe in 'Sabka Sath': BJP MP

BJP Rajya Sabha MP Jugal Thakor Lokhandwala hit back at Rahul Gandhi for his comment that RSS and BJP have captured all institutions in the country