Archive · 29 Jul 2026
Kharge Demands RSS Registration, Threatens Legal Action
Priyank Kharge, the Karnataka home minister, has strongly criticized the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) for not being registered as a legal entity.
He said the RSS does not have the right to claim patriotism if it does not follow the law.
Kharge also mentioned that the RSS did not support national symbols like the tricolour during the freedom movement.
He threatened to introduce a law in Karnataka to make registration mandatory for such organizations.
The RSS, however, rejected the proposal, saying they operate openly and have nothing to hide.
The event was attended by senior advocate Prashant Bhushan and Congress leader Udit Raj.
Priyank Kharge demands RSS registration for transparency and accountability.
Kharge accuses RSS of not respecting national symbols and the Constitution.
RSS rejects the proposal, claiming they operate openly and have nothing to hide.
Kharge threatens to introduce a law in Karnataka to make registration mandatory.
Event attended by Prashant Bhushan and Udit Raj.
- Who
- Priyank Kharge, RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat, Prashant Bhushan, Udit Raj
- What
- Priyank Kharge demands RSS registration and threatens legal action.
- When
- Tuesday evening
- Where
- Delhi
- Why
- Kharge argues for transparency and accountability of the RSS.
Priyank Kharge's Stance
RSS's Response
Legal Status of RSS
Priyank Kharge's Stance
Kharge argues that the RSS should register as a legal entity to ensure transparency and accountability.
RSS's Response
The RSS claims it operates openly and has nothing to hide, rejecting the need for registration.
Nationalism and Patriotism
Priyank Kharge's Stance
Kharge accuses the RSS of not respecting national symbols and the Constitution, questioning its claim to patriotism.
RSS's Response
The RSS maintains that it is a guardian of nationalism and operates transparently.
- Organisation
- Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS)
- Founded
- 1925
- Current Chief
- Mohan Bhagwat
- Government Bans
- 1948, 1975, 1992
- Event
- Why Registration of the RSS is Necessary
- Organiser
- Samajwadi Sangam
- Location
- Delhi
- Attendees
- Priyank Kharge, Prashant Bhushan, Udit Raj