Archive · 2 Oct 2025
Congress Cites Gandhi's View on RSS During Centenary
Recently, India's Prime Minister Modi praised the RSS, a large group.
The Congress party responded by quoting Mahatma Gandhi, who described the RSS unfavorably.
Gandhi's description was found in a book written by one of his close aides.
This occurred during the celebration of Gandhi Jayanti and the RSS's 100th anniversary, highlighting contrasting perspectives on the organization.
Congress cited Mahatma Gandhi's description of the RSS.
Gandhi called RSS a 'communal body with a totalitarian outlook'.
The quote is from Pyarelal's book 'Mahatma Gandhi: The Last Phase'.
This was in response to PM Modi's praise of the RSS.
The event coincided with Gandhi Jayanti and the RSS centenary.
- Who
- Mahatma Gandhi, Congress, Narendra Modi, RSS
- What
- The Congress cited Mahatma Gandhi's description of the RSS.
- When
- September 12, 1947 (Gandhi's statement), Thursday, October 2024 (Congress's response)
- Where
- India
- Why
- To counter PM Modi's praise of the RSS.
Congress's View
PM Modi's View
RSS's Nature
Congress's View
The RSS is a communal organization with a totalitarian outlook.
PM Modi's View
Praised RSS for its contributions to nation-building.
Historical Role
Congress's View
Claimed RSS leaders didn't go to jail during the freedom struggle and aided the British.
PM Modi's View
Highlighted RSS contributions.
- Key Figures
- Mahatma Gandhi, Jairam Ramesh, Narendra Modi, Sardar Patel
- Event
- Congress response to PM Modi's praise of RSS
- Gandhi's View
- Described the RSS as 'communal with a totalitarian outlook'
- Source
- Pyarelal's book 'Mahatma Gandhi: The Last Phase'
- Context
- Gandhi Jayanti and RSS centenary
Sources
‘RSS helped British’: Congress rubbishes PM Modi’s claim of Sangh leaders being jailed during Independence
PM Modi says RSS members went to jail during freedom struggle, Congress says claim false
Rush Hour: PM Modi, Congress spar about RSS legacy, singer Zubeen Garg’s manager arrested & more
Congress questions PM’s remarks on RSS, cites Sardar Patel’s letter to Syama Prasad Mookerjee
RSS at 100: Patel vs Nehru, and many twists in between, in Sangh’s ties with Congress
Congress reminds PM Modi of Sardar Patel’s observations on RSS
