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Karnataka to study RSS history before legal action, says minister
Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge said the government is studying the RSS's 100-year history before deciding its next course of action. He assured that any action would be within the legal framework,…
The Story in Brief
Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge said the government is studying the RSS's 100-year history before deciding its next course of action. He assured that any action would be within the legal framework, adding that the RSS is currently outside it.
Kharge wrote to RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat about registration and other issues but did not expect a reply. He questioned the RSS's authority to issue certificates of patriotism and took a swipe at Bhagwat for meeting Gen-Z youth. The minister noted that six weeks have passed since he raised the issue and declined to reveal the government's next steps, citing the need for surprise.
The Indian Opinion
The Congress government's move to study RSS history appears more political than legal. While questioning the RSS's registration and its role in certifying patriotism is valid, the minister's remarks about 'bringing them within legal framework' sound like targeting a political opponent. An ordinary Indian would ask whether the government will apply the same scrutiny to other organisations. The real test will be if the government initiates a formal legal review or merely uses this to score political points.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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