Archive · 28 Sep 2026
Book Brings RSS Supporters and Critics Together During Centenary
A new book about the RSS was launched in Delhi.
Leher Sethi edited and compiled the book.
It contains essays from people who support the RSS and people who criticize it.
The RSS is marking 100 years since its formation.
Some speakers at the launch had spent many years working with the organization.
Sanjay Singh, an Aam Aadmi Party leader and Rajya Sabha member, also attended.
The publisher said people have very different opinions about the RSS.
Some see it as disciplined and helpful, while others are concerned about its influence on society.
Leher Sethi launched “Saffron Shadows: The RSS, A Century of Influence” in Delhi on Sunday.
The anthology includes essays by RSS ideologues and critics of the organisation.
The launch took place during the centenary year of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh’s formation.
Speakers included people with as many as 80 years of service in the RSS and opponents of its ideology.
Publisher Ajay Mago said the RSS is viewed by some as a source of cultural identity and service, while others see it as an ideological influence on society.
- Who
- Writer and social activist Leher Sethi compiled and edited the book; the launch included RSS supporters, critics, publisher Ajay Mago, and Aam Aadmi Party leader Sanjay Singh.
- What
- The anthology “Saffron Shadows: The RSS, A Century of Influence” was launched.
- When
- On Sunday, during the centenary year of the RSS’s formation.
- Where
- Delhi.
- Why
- The book brings together differing perspectives on the RSS at a time when the organisation is marking its 100th year.
RSS Supporters’ View
RSS Critics’ View
Role in society
RSS Supporters’ View
Supporters describe the RSS as representing cultural identity, discipline, service, and an extraordinary organisational tradition.
RSS Critics’ View
Critics view the RSS as an ideological force influencing society.
Perspective represented in the book
RSS Supporters’ View
RSS ideologues contribute essays presenting perspectives from within the organisation.
RSS Critics’ View
RSS critics contribute essays challenging or opposing its ideology.
- Book
- “Saffron Shadows: The RSS, A Century of Influence”
- Compiler and editor
- Leher Sethi
- Publisher
- Om Books International
- Publisher representative
- Ajay Mago
- Contributors
- RSS ideologues and critics of the RSS
- Occasion
- The RSS’s centenary year
- Notable attendee
- Sanjay Singh, a Rajya Sabha MP and Aam Aadmi Party leader