Archive · 5 Aug 2026
Bansuri Swaraj attacks Rahul Gandhi over RSS remarks, Jharkhand silence
The BJP and the Congress are two big political groups in India.
Bansuri Swaraj is an important member of the BJP.
She is upset with Rahul Gandhi, a leader of the Congress party.
Rahul often talks badly about a group called the RSS.
He says the RSS is trying to take control of schools and other important places secretly.
Bansuri says that is not fair and that the RSS has helped people in India for about 100 years.
She says the RSS helps people when there are floods and other disasters.
Bansuri also says that Rahul cries about students in Delhi but stays quiet about exam paper leaks in Jharkhand.
She wants him to care about all students, not only some of them.
BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj slammed Rahul Gandhi over his recent remarks targeting the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).
Swaraj accused Gandhi of lacking a vision for development and a positive agenda, saying his politics is based on allegations and creating illusions.
She defended the RSS, saying it has contributed selflessly to nation-building for nearly 100 years and is often first to undertake disaster relief work.
On Tuesday, Gandhi reportedly told the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence that RSS involvement in Sainik Schools was 'increasing unnecessarily' and accused the RSS of 'institutional capture'.
Swaraj asked why Gandhi stays silent on paper leak cases in Jharkhand and other INDIA bloc-ruled states while shedding 'crocodile tears' over student protests in Delhi.
- Who
- BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj and Congress Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi
- What
- Swaraj attacked Gandhi over his criticism of the RSS and questioned his silence on exam paper leaks in Jharkhand
- When
- Swaraj's remarks were made on Wednesday; Gandhi's RSS remarks came on Tuesday
- Where
- New Delhi
- Why
- Gandhi accused the RSS of 'institutional capture' and rewriting India's history; Swaraj says his politics relies on allegations instead of a positive agenda
RSS critics (Rahul Gandhi)
RSS defenders (BJP / Bansuri Swaraj)
RSS's role in national institutions
RSS critics (Rahul Gandhi)
Gandhi says the RSS is attempting 'institutional capture', rewriting India's history, and influencing key Union ministries and public universities through the backdoor; he reportedly said RSS involvement in Sainik Schools was 'increasing unnecessarily'.
RSS defenders (BJP / Bansuri Swaraj)
Swaraj says the RSS has contributed selflessly to nation-building for nearly 100 years and is often first to undertake relief work during disasters; she calls Gandhi's allegations baseless and shameful.
Gandhi's political approach
RSS critics (Rahul Gandhi)
Gandhi has accused the RSS and the BJP of promoting the idea that India is not a collective expression of its diverse cultures.
RSS defenders (BJP / Bansuri Swaraj)
Swaraj says Gandhi has neither a vision for development nor a positive agenda, and that his politics is based only on allegations and creating illusions.
Attention to student and exam issues
RSS critics (Rahul Gandhi)
Gandhi has raised concerns about RSS involvement in Sainik Schools and has spoken out on student protests in Delhi.
RSS defenders (BJP / Bansuri Swaraj)
Swaraj questions why Gandhi remains silent on paper leak cases in Jharkhand and states ruled by INDIA bloc parties while shedding 'crocodile tears' over Delhi student protests.
- Date of remarks
- Swaraj spoke on Wednesday; Gandhi's remarks were made on Tuesday
- Location
- New Delhi
- Key figures
- Bansuri Swaraj (BJP MP), Rahul Gandhi (Leader of Opposition)
- Main dispute
- Gandhi's criticism of the RSS and his alleged silence on the Jharkhand exams row
- Gandhi's allegations
- RSS attempting 'institutional capture', rewriting India's history, and influencing Union ministries and public universities through the backdoor
- Swaraj's defense of RSS
- RSS has served the nation for nearly 100 years through voluntary efforts and disaster relief work
- Context
- Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence meeting and a book launch event on Tuesday