Archive · 2 Nov 2025
RSS Responds to Congress Leader Kharge's Call for Ban
A political leader named Mallikarjun Kharge from the Congress party suggested that a group called the RSS should be banned in India.
He thinks the RSS is responsible for problems in the country and that an important historical leader, Sardar Patel, also banned them before.
Kharge's son, Priyank Kharge, also wants to stop the RSS from doing activities in schools and government places because he believes they teach wrong ideas.
However, a leader from the RSS, Dattatreya Hosabale, responded that their group is accepted by the people and helps the country with its safety and culture.
He also mentioned that when the RSS was banned in the past, the government later found it to be unlawful.
Another Congress member, Rashid Alvi, clarified that perhaps a ban isn't the main goal, but he feels the RSS has broken promises made long ago, like not getting involved in politics or changing the country's secular nature.
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge called for a ban on the RSS, blaming them for law and order issues.
RSS leader Dattatreya Hosabale stated the organization is accepted by society and works for national development and unity.
Kharge invoked Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's past ban on the RSS as a precedent.
Congress leader Rashid Alvi suggested the RSS has not adhered to historical conditions set by Patel, such as not engaging in politics.
Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge advocated for barring RSS activities in government institutions, citing concerns about 'brainwashing'.
- Who
- Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, RSS leader Dattatreya Hosabale, Congress leader Rashid Alvi, Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge
- What
- Escalation of political debate between Congress and RSS, with Mallikarjun Kharge calling for a ban on the RSS and the RSS responding that it is accepted by society and that past bans were illegal.
- When
- Recently, following Kharge's remarks.
- Where
- India
- Why
- Mallikarjun Kharge cited law and order issues and historical actions by Sardar Patel as reasons for a ban, while the RSS defended its role in national development and unity and stated previous bans were illegal. Priyank Kharge cited concerns about 'brainwashing' and promoting anti-constitutional philosophy.
Mallikarjun Kharge (Congress)
Dattatreya Hosabale (RSS)
Call for RSS Ban
Mallikarjun Kharge (Congress)
The RSS should be banned due to its alleged responsibility for law and order issues and deviation from historical conditions set by Sardar Patel.
Dattatreya Hosabale (RSS)
The RSS is accepted by society and works for the country's security, development, culture, and unity; previous bans were deemed illegal.
Role of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Mallikarjun Kharge (Congress)
Prime Minister Modi should follow Patel's views by banning the RSS, referencing Patel's earlier ban on the organization.
Dattatreya Hosabale (RSS)
The government has previously concluded that bans on the RSS were illegal, implying Patel's actions or the interpretation of them should not lead to a current ban.
- Congress President's Statement
- Mallikarjun Kharge called for a ban on the RSS, holding the organization responsible for law and order issues and stating it should be banned if PM Modi respects Vallabhbhai Patel's views.
- RSS Response
- Dattatreya Hosabale of RSS stated the organization is accepted by society and works for the country's security, development, culture, and unity. He added that previous bans on the RSS were found to be illegal by the government.
- Historical Context
- Kharge cited Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's earlier ban on the RSS. Rashid Alvi mentioned conditions imposed by Patel, including that the RSS should not engage in politics and not destroy the country's secular fabric.
- Karnataka Minister's Stance
- Priyank Kharge urged banning RSS activities in government institutions and accused them of 'brainwashing young minds' and promoting a philosophy against the Constitution.
- Congress Clarification
- Rashid Alvi stated that the desire is not necessarily for a ban, but highlighted the RSS's alleged failure to adhere to historical conditions set by Sardar Patel, such as not engaging in politics and preserving the secular nature of the country.
Sources
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