Archive · 1 Nov 2025
RSS General Secretary Responds to Ban Call, Cites Nation-Building Efforts
A leader from a group called the RSS, Dattatreya Hosabale, was asked about why his group should not be banned.
He explained that banning an organization that works to build the country and is accepted by the people isn't right unless there's a good reason.
He mentioned that his group has been around for a long time, and even though it was banned once after a famous leader was killed many years ago, the ban was later removed.
Another political leader, Mallikarjun Kharge, believes the RSS should be banned because he thinks they are responsible for problems in the country.
His son also thinks the RSS shouldn't be allowed to do activities in schools or temples because he believes they teach things that are against the country's rules.
RSS General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale stated that a ban on the organization requires valid reasons, as the RSS is engaged in nation-building and has public acceptance.
Hosabale's comments were a response to Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge's call for a ban on the RSS, whom Kharge holds responsible for law and order issues in India.
Mallikarjun Kharge referenced Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's past actions, suggesting Prime Minister Modi should ban the RSS.
Priyank Kharge, son of Mallikarjun Kharge and a state minister, urged for RSS activities to be barred in government schools, colleges, and temples, accusing the organization of 'brainwashing young minds'.
The RSS was temporarily banned in 1948 after Mahatma Gandhi's assassination but was later cleared of direct involvement and the ban was lifted.
- Who
- Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale
- What
- Responded to calls for banning the RSS, stating that a ban requires valid reasons and that the organization engages in nation-building and is accepted by the public.
- When
- Following the second day of the Akhil Bharatiya Karyakarni Mandal meet
- Where
- Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- To address recent calls for a ban on the RSS made by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and his son Priyank Kharge.
RSS Perspective (Dattatreya Hosabale)
Congress Perspective (Mallikarjun Kharge & Priyank Kharge)
Ban on RSS
RSS Perspective (Dattatreya Hosabale)
A ban on the RSS requires a valid reason, as the organization is engaged in nation-building and is accepted by the public. Past attempts to ban the RSS have failed.
Congress Perspective (Mallikarjun Kharge & Priyank Kharge)
The RSS should be banned, as Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge believes the organization and BJP are responsible for law and order issues in India. Priyank Kharge advocates for barring RSS activities in educational institutions and temples, citing concerns about 'brainwashing'.
Historical Precedent for Ban
RSS Perspective (Dattatreya Hosabale)
While acknowledging a past ban after Gandhi's assassination, the RSS highlights it was temporary, they were cleared, and the ban was lifted.
Congress Perspective (Mallikarjun Kharge & Priyank Kharge)
Mallikarjun Kharge references Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's actions as a precedent, urging the Prime Minister to follow suit and ban the RSS.
- Event
- Akhil Bharatiya Karyakarni Mandal meet
- Location
- Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh
- Key Speaker
- Dattatreya Hosabale, RSS General Secretary
- Hosabale on Ban Demand
- A ban requires a reason; the RSS is engaged in nation-building and is accepted by the public.
- Kharge's Stance
- The RSS should be banned, holding the organization and BJP responsible for law and order issues.
- Priyank Kharge's Stance
- Urged to bar RSS activities in government schools, colleges, and temples, accusing them of 'brainwashing young minds'.
- Historical Context
- RSS was temporarily banned after Mahatma Gandhi's assassination in 1948 but the ban was later lifted.
Sources
MP News: RSS Urges Bihar Voters To Turn Out In Large Numbers; Calls Out 'Violence' In Bengal, 'Religious Conversion' In Punjab
Need population policy soon to address ‘demographic imbalance’, says RSS general secretary Hosabale
'Society has accepted': RSS leader on Kharge's 'ban' demand
RSS Gen Secy Hosabale responds to Kharge’s ban call, says Sangh engaged in ‘nation-building’
