Archive · 3 Jul 2025
Congress Plans RSS Ban If in Power; BJP Hits Back
A politician in India, Priyank Kharge, said his party might ban a group called RSS if they get into power.
He called the RSS a problem, like a disease, and said the opposing party only pretends to like them.
The other party responded by saying the RSS isn't afraid of the threats.
The politician challenged the other party to list the good things the RSS has done in the last 100 years.
The opposing party's leader dismissed Kharge's claims and stated the RSS is resilient against threats.
Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge stated the Congress would ban the RSS if it came to power.
Kharge called the RSS a 'cancer' and accused the BJP of superficial love for the organization.
Kharge challenged the BJP to list ten contributions the RSS has made in its history.
BJP state President Vijayendra responded, saying the Congress's actions would not harm the RSS.
Vijayendra stated the RSS had withstood Congress's threats since Nehru's time.
- Who
- Priyank Kharge (Congress), Vijayendra (BJP).
- What
- Political dispute over the potential banning of the RSS by the Congress party, and accusations of superficial support from the BJP.
- When
- The statements were made on Wednesday.
- Where
- Bengaluru, India.
- Why
- The Congress party's potential ban of RSS and the BJP's response reflect ongoing political tensions and ideological disagreements.
Congress's Stance
BJP's Stance
RSS Ban
Congress's Stance
The Congress party, if in power, may ban RSS and views it as a threat.
BJP's Stance
The BJP defends the RSS.
BJP's Affiliation
Congress's Stance
Kharge described BJP's support as superficial.
BJP's Stance
BJP defends its association with RSS.
- Politician
- Priyank Kharge
- Political Party (Kharge)
- Congress
- Kharge's Position
- Karnataka Minister
- Political Party (Vijayendra)
- BJP
- BJP Official
- State President
- Issue
- Potential ban on RSS