Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Congress Questions ONGC CSR Funds to RSS-Linked Orgs
The Congress party in Karnataka has raised concerns about ONGC's CSR funds allegedly being given to organizations linked to the RSS.
They want more transparency and accountability in how public money is spent.
The Congress claims that Rs 668 crore has been given to 20 RSS-linked organizations over the past decade.
They also question the RSS's claim that it does not receive government funds, pointing out that public institutions and taxpayer-backed resources are funding their affiliates.
The Congress wants the RSS to answer questions about its funding and the moral implications of an unregistered organization receiving such funds.
The ONGC has not responded to these allegations.
Karnataka Congress president B K Hariprasad alleges ONGC's CSR funds were given to RSS-linked organizations.
Rs 668 crore reportedly flowed to 20 RSS-linked organizations over the past decade.
Congress demands transparency and accountability in the use of public resources.
RSS claims it does not receive government funds but Congress questions this claim.
ONGC has not responded to the allegations.
- Who
- Karnataka Congress president B K Hariprasad
- What
- Allegations of ONGC CSR funds being directed to RSS-linked organizations
- When
- Allegations made on Monday
- Where
- Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Why
- To demand transparency and accountability in the use of public resources
Congress Party
RSS
Transparency and Accountability
Congress Party
The Congress party demands greater transparency and accountability in the use of public resources, questioning the flow of ONGC's CSR funds to RSS-linked organizations.
RSS
The RSS claims it does not receive government funds and has not responded to the allegations.
Use of Public Funds
Congress Party
The Congress alleges that public resources, including ONGC's CSR funds, are being channeled into the Sangh ecosystem, which they find morally questionable.
RSS
The RSS has not provided a response to these allegations.
- Amount Alleged
- Rs 668 crore
- Number of Organizations
- 20 RSS-linked organizations
- Time Period
- Over the past decade
- Demands by Congress
- Transparency, accountability, and answers from the RSS
- ONGC Response
- No immediate response