Archive · 9 Aug 2026
Karnataka minister vows legal action against unregistered RSS
A leader in Karnataka named Priyank Kharge is a minister in charge of keeping his state safe and orderly.
He says there is a big group called the RSS that is not officially registered with the government.
Kharge says people and groups should follow the rules, and he wants the RSS to do that too.
He thinks the RSS should not be outside the law.
The government is taking its time to learn about the RSS and its long history, which is about 100 years, before deciding what to do.
Kharge also thinks the RSS should not decide who is a patriot or a traitor.
He says the RSS is not even registered, so it should not give such labels to others.
Kharge wrote a letter to the RSS chief, Mohan Bhagwat, but he does not expect a reply.
Even without an answer, Kharge says the government will keep moving forward with its plan.
He wants to keep the details a surprise for now.
Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge said the government would act against the RSS within the legal framework.
Kharge claimed the RSS is "outside the legal framework" and said he would bring it within it.
He said the government is studying the RSS and its 100-year history before deciding its next course of action.
Kharge questioned the RSS's authority to certify patriotism or treason, noting, "They themselves are not registered. They certify others."
He said the government would proceed as planned even if RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat does not respond to his letter, without disclosing details.
- Who
- Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge, responding to RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat
- What
- Kharge said the government would act against the RSS within the legal framework and is studying the organisation and its history
- When
- Announced on a Saturday; about one-and-a-half months after Kharge first raised the issue
- Where
- Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Why
- Because Kharge says the RSS is "outside the legal framework" and unregistered, while it certifies the patriotism of others
- Speaker
- Priyank Kharge, Karnataka Home Minister
- Subject
- Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS)
- Location
- Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Key claim
- RSS is "not registered" yet certifies others on patriotism and treason
- Government stance
- Action against RSS will be taken within the legal framework
- Timeline
- Issue raised about one-and-a-half months prior; government studying the RSS's 100-year history
- Letter recipient
- RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat
- If no reply
- Government will proceed as planned, details undisclosed
