Bengaluru, Aug 24 (UNI) Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge today launched a sharp attack on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), describing it as a “toxic organisation” that poses a grave danger to India’s unity, democracy, and constitutional values.
In a strongly worded statement, he said that for building an enlightened and prosperous India, every citizen must take a pledge that “not even the shadow of RSS should touch us.”
Accusing the RSS of carrying forward the “poison” of Nazism and Manusmriti-based ideology that thrives on casteism and hatred, Congress leaders reiterated that the organisation has always been viewed as an enemy.
“RSS is the enemy of the Constitution, the enemy of unity, the enemy of the national flag, the enemy of the national anthem, the enemy of India’s sovereignty,” the statement read.
Quoting historical warnings, Congress recalled how BR Ambedkar and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel had cautioned the nation against the divisive agenda of the RSS.
It cited Patel’s February 4, 1948 notification banning the RSS, where the Deputy Prime Minister had said: “We must root out the forces of hatred and violence. RSS is being banned because it is working against national freedom and bringing disrepute to the country.”
Congress alleged that despite pretending loyalty to the Constitution and national symbols to get the ban lifted, the RSS continued with the same “anti-constitutional acts.”
The party further said that in the past hundred years, the RSS has failed to give even ten constructive contributions to the nation. Instead, it stands as a permanent threat, offering only division and destruction.
“It was RSS which burnt the draft of the Constitution, disrespected the national flag, and carried an agenda of treating women and the oppressed as third-class citizens. This is not just Congress’ enemy, but the greatest enemy of India’s unity and sovereignty,” the party asserted.
