Bengaluru, Jun 16 (UNI) A fresh political storm erupted in Karnataka on Tuesday after former MLA Yathindra Siddaramaiah compared the ideology of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) with the mindset of the Taliban, alleging that both seek to impose a uniform interpretation of religion and suppress diversity of belief.
Bengaluru, June 16 (UNI) Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Tuesday intensified his attack on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), asking the organisation to "shun arrogance" and comply with the law by formally registering itself and disclosing details of its funding and operations.
Bengaluru, Jun 16 (UNI) The National Herald controversy resurfaced on Tuesday as Karnataka BJP leader Vijayendra Yediyurappa launched a sharp counterattack on Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge over his remarks questioning the transparency of the RSS, intensifying the political confrontation in the state.
Nagpur, Jun 16 (UNI) Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke on Tuesday alleged that individuals linked to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) were behind the attack on him during a protest in Jaipur and reiterated his demand for the resignation of union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Bengaluru/Thrissur, June 15 (UNI) Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Monday strongly defended the organisation''s legal and historical status, arguing that the RSS did not require registration and drawing a parallel with Hindu Dharma itself amid a fresh political controversy triggered by Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge seeking greater transparency from the Sangh.
Bengaluru, June 15 (UNI) Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge has challenged the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) to publicly disclose its legal status, finances, assets and tax compliance, asserting that no organisation, however influential, can remain beyond scrutiny in a constitutional democracy.
Thiruvananthapuram, June 14 (UNI) Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan on Sunday strongly criticised the participation of three Vice-Chancellors in a public meeting addressed by Mohan Bhagwat as part of the centenary celebrations of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), describing it as a serious lapse unbecoming of their offices. In a Facebook post, Satheesan said the presence of the Vice-Chancellors at the event was a matter of grave concern and did not reflect Kerala''s rich educational legacy or the dignity attached to the position of Vice-Chancellor.
Thiruvananthapuram, June 14 (UNI) Kerala Chief Minister V. D. Satheesan today strongly criticised the participation of three Vice-Chancellors in a public meeting addressed by Mohan Bhagwat as part of the centenary celebrations of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), describing it as a "serious lapse unbecoming of their offices".
Thiruvananthapuram, June 14 (UNI) Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat has called upon people to step out of their homes and unite with a sense of national purpose rather than merely lamenting social problems, asserting that only an organised society can become strong and fulfil its responsibilities towards the nation and humanity.
Thiruvananthapuram, June 13 (UNI) The City Police have imposed extensive traffic restrictions in Thiruvananthapuram on June 13 and 14 in connection with the visit of RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, who is in Kerala to participate in programmes marking the centenary celebrations of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).
Firozabad, June 12 (UNI) Miscreants pelted stones at the Shatabdi Express, from Kanpur to Delhi, on Thursday evening, in which RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat was travelling.
Nagpur, June 10 (UNI): Amid a spate of similar threats reported in Mumbai and Pune, Nagpur Mayor Neeta Thakre on Wednesday received an email claiming that explosives had been planted at the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) headquarters in the city, triggering an immediate security response by police and allied agencies.
Bengaluru, June 10 (UNI) Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) President BK Hariprasad on Wednesday backed State Minister Priyank Kharge''s demand that the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh be registered under law and made financially transparent, intensifying the Congress party''s attack on the ideological mentor of the BJP.
Bengaluru, June 9 (UNI) A sharp political confrontation erupted in Karnataka on Tuesday after BJP MLC CT Ravi launched a stinging attack on Home Minister Priyank Kharge, accusing him of lowering the dignity of constitutional office and issuing what he described as “goonda-like” statements amid an escalating row over the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh.
Bengaluru, Jun 9 (UNI) Karnataka BJP President Vijayendra Yediyurappa on Tuesday claimed that governments which attempted to ban the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) were ultimately rejected by the people, using the assertion to launch a fresh attack on Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge over his criticism of the organisation.