Archive · 15 Jan 2026
RSS Seeks Action Against Candidates
The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) is a big cultural group in India.
They are upset because two people running for office in Mumbai said they were supported by the RSS, but the RSS says that's not true.
The RSS doesn't support any political parties or candidates.
They asked the election commission to stop these candidates from running because they are confusing voters.
The election happened on January 15, and the votes will be counted on January 16.
The election commission hasn't answered the RSS yet.
RSS seeks action against two candidates for allegedly misusing its name in Mumbai civic polls.
Candidates Vaishali G and Prashant G claimed to be 'RSS-backed' without permission.
RSS submitted a complaint to the State Election Commission, calling for legal action.
RSS stated it does not endorse any political party or individual candidate.
Polling for 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra, including Mumbai, was held on January 15.
- Who
- Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and candidates Vaishali G and Prashant G
- What
- RSS seeks action against candidates for misusing its name in Mumbai civic polls
- When
- Complaint submitted before January 15; polling held on January 15; vote counting on January 16
- Where
- Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Why
- Candidates allegedly projected themselves as RSS-backed without permission, misleading voters
- Organization
- Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS)
- Complaint Against
- Vaishali G and Prashant G
- Party Affiliation
- Desh Janhit Party
- Wards Contested
- 118 and 122
- Election Date
- January 15
- Vote Counting Date
- January 16
- Complaint Submitted To
- State Election Commission (SEC)
- RSS Stance
- Does not endorse any political party or candidate