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Karnataka to bring RSS under legal framework: Kharge
Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge said on Saturday the state government will act against the RSS within the legal framework after studying the organisation's 100-year history. He indicated that the government would…
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Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge said on Saturday the state government will act against the RSS within the legal framework after studying the organisation's 100-year history. He indicated that the government would proceed even if RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat does not reply to his letter on several issues, including the registration of the outfit.
Kharge told reporters in Bengaluru that he had not expected a response to his letter and laughed it off. "They are outside the legal framework. I will bring them within it," he said. The minister refused to disclose the government's next move, saying he wanted to keep a "surprise element" for the RSS. He also questioned the RSS's authority to certify anyone's patriotism or treason.
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The usual narrative paints Kharge as vengeful, but his stated method, studying a century of records before acting, is anything but impulsive. Critics who call this a witch-hunt ignore that registration is a routine legal requirement for any organisation. The real test will be whether the government produces specific violations or merely harps on the RSS's unregistered status. What concrete legal grounds will Kharge cite when he finally reveals his hand?
Sources (2): indiatoday.in, deccanherald.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above.
Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
