Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Malini Bhattacharjee's Book Explores Lives of RSS Swayamsevaks
Malini Bhattacharjee's book 'Swayamsevak' explores the lives of RSS members through interviews.
The book provides an unbiased look at the inner workings of the RSS and the experiences of its members.
The RSS, which celebrated its centenary in 2025, has seen significant growth with the political rise of the BJP.
The book includes interviews with 10 RSS members, including both old and young members.
The members have varied reasons for joining the RSS and have different experiences, but they all find a sense of community within the organization.
The book does not impose the author's views on the readers but leaves the judgment to them.
Malini Bhattacharjee's book 'Swayamsevak' explores the lives of RSS members through interviews.
The RSS has seen exponential growth with the political ascendancy of the BJP.
The book includes interviews with 10 RSS members, including both old and young members.
Most interviewees find a sense of community within the RSS despite its hierarchical structure.
The inner worlds of the swayamsevaks show a remarkable degree of homogeneity in thought.
- Who
- Malini Bhattacharjee, RSS members
- What
- Exploration of the lives and inner worlds of RSS swayamsevaks
- When
- Published in 2023, RSS centenary in 2025
- Where
- India
- Why
- To provide an unbiased exploration of the lives of RSS members through conversations
Critical Perspective
Neutral Perspective
Author's Approach
Critical Perspective
The author should have taken a more confrontational and critical stance towards the RSS and its members.
Neutral Perspective
The author's neutral and unbiased approach allows for a more objective exploration of the lives of RSS members.
- Book Name
- Swayamsevak
- Author
- Malini Bhattacharjee
- Publisher
- Penguin
- Price
- Rs 599
- Number of Interviewees
- 10
- RSS Shakhas
- Over 80,000
- RSS Centenary
- 2025