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Only Hindus can be RSS members; organisation legally recognised: Bhagwat

Bengaluru, Nov 9 (UNI) The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) on Sunday clarified its legal status, membership policy, outreach programs, and long-term vision, emphasising that only Hindus can become members while minority communities may participate in outreach programs but cannot hold organizational authority. The statements come amid renewed public interest following questions raised by Congress leader Priyank Kharge on the Sangh's registration.
Addressing misconceptions about the organization's outreach and minority participation, Bhagwat said, "Non-Hindus, including Muslims, Christians, or people from other castes, may participate in outreach programs or visit for special activities, but they cannot join the organizational branches as formal members," he said in an interaction at the lecture series of 100 Years of Sangh Journey: New Horizons.
"Participation is allowed as long as individuals maintain their own identity and do not become part of the branch structure. We welcome diversity in learning or exposure, but membership and organizational authority are restricted to Hindus."
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