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BIZARRE: Rashtriya swayamsevak sangh - What They Never Told You

How the RSS changed its constitution to defend legal status and guru dakshina

Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge’s persistent questioning of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh’s legal status appears to have forced a reckoning of sorts. The organisation’s chief Mohan Bhagwat and other senior functionaries have now claimed that these questions were settled decades ago and are offering “evidence” to that effect.

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"Dr Singh's contribution to Bharat will always be remembered": RSS condoles demise of Manmohan Singh

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) on Friday condoled the demise of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh who passed away at 92. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Extremely sad; India lost priceless gem: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat pays tribute to Ratan Tata

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Chief Mohan Bhagwat on Thursday expressed his deep sorrow over the passing of renowned industrialist Ratan Tata, describing his demise as "extremely sad" for all Indians? Read further on Dynamite News:

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‘Nobody knows what I know’: how a loyal RSS member abandoned Hindu nationalism

The long read: As a young man, Partha Banerjee was on course to become a senior member of the RSS, the organisation that has pushed Indian politics towards extreme religious nationalism. Then, after 40 years within its ranks, he quit. Why?

The Guardian - UK

Fight in Baramulla against Delhi’s might, RSS: Omar

Omar Abdullah said he was “up against Delhi’s might and Nagpur’s Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS)“.

The Hindu

Electoral bonds scheme is an ‘experiment’, concept of minority needs reconsideration: RSS

The electoral bonds scheme is an “experiment” and only time will tell how effective it will be, said Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale on March 17.

The Hindu

Ram Lalla idol consecration a courageous work, happened due to God's blessings: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on February 5 described the consecration of Ram Lalla’s idol at the Ayodhya temple on January 22 as a courageous work, which happened because of the blessings and desire of God.

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RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat invited for Ram Temple consecration

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat was invited for the inauguration of the Ram temple in Ayodhya by the Vishwas Hindu Parishad (VHP) working president Alok Kumar and Ram temple construction committee chairperson Nripendra Misra

The Hindu

SC nod to RSS route march in Tamil Nadu; State given the liberty to amend the route

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to a Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) route march in Tamil Nadu on either November 19 or November 26, but gave the State authorities the liberty to pick one of the two dates and decide the course of the march.

The Hindu

RSS chief cautions people against ‘anti-India’ feelings

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat asked if extremists across the border were involved in Manipur violence.

The Hindu

‘Reckless, not factual’: Delhi HC orders RSS mouthpiece to remove ‘defamatory article’ on Christian school principal

Coming down heavily on Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh weekly Organiser and The Commune for publishing reports “without any factual verification”, the Delhi high court has ordered the publications to take down their “defamatory articles” against a Delhi-based Christian school principal.

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Manipur video: FIR over social media posts alleging involvement of RSS functionary, son

An FIR has been registered by the Manipur Police against unidentified people for allegedly circulating a picture of a Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) functionary and his son and claiming that they were directly involved in parading two women naked in the northeastern state on May 4.

The Hindu

Case against Digvijaya Singh over controversial FB post

The Indore police have registered a case against Congress veteran Digvijay Singh for allegedly sharing a controversial post on former Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief M.S. Golwalkar on social media, an officer said on Sunday.

The Hindu

World looks at India with hope that it can find answers to unsolved questions: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mr. Mohan Bhagwat has said the world has so far failed to find answers to several questions and now thinks India can provide their solutions.

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Communalism a bigger problem for India than corruption, says Union Minister Baghel

Fake news and TRP are the worst factors that have impacted the media in the present times, said speakers at a Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) award function on Monday.

Newslaundry

‘Maligns pious image of RSS’: FIR against Dainik Bhaskar, News24 for ‘fake news’ on RSS’s ‘Ayodhya office’

An FIR has been filed in Lucknow against three media houses for purportedly spreading “fake news” about the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh.

Dynamite News

Rashtriya Muslim Manch Welcomes Renaming Of Mughal Garden As 'Amrit Udyan'

Welcoming President Droupadi Murmu's move to rename all the gardens of Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi including Mughal Garden as 'Amrit Udyan', Muslim Rashtriya Manch, a Muslim wing of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) on Saturday said that the new name symbolises 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam'. Read further on Dynamite News:

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‘A burning issue’: How the Sangh family is spearheading protests in Maharashtra for a love jihad law

Over the last 30 days, affiliates of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh have spearheaded high-intensity protests across Maharashtra. Alongside a coterie of similar Hindutva outfits, they all have a single demand – the enactment of a “love jihad” law in the state.

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The G20's first religious summit includes India's militant Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh – it's a bold move for global peace

Indonesia, home to the world’s largest Muslim population, will hold the Group of 20’s first-ever Religious Forum Summit ahead of the upcoming G20 conference in Bali.

The Times of India

Uttar Pradesh: RSS meet pays tributes to Mulayam Singh Yadav, others

PRAYAGRAJ: In a break from the usual, tributes were paid to Samajwadi Party patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav on the opening day of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh’s four-day national executive board meeting which began in Prayagraj on Sunday.

The Times of India

Parties urge Tamil Nadu CM to not grant permission to RSS march on Nov 6

CHENNAI: Accusing Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh of being a fascist and terrorist organisation that killed Mahatma Gandhi, several political parties, including the DMK allies, on Tuesday appealed to the MK Stalin-led government to not allow the organisation to hold its proposed march in the state on November 6.

The Hindu

Without Valmiki, world would not have known Ram: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat

Reaching out to Dalits, Mohan Bhagwat says the Sangh is with all those who worship and preach Valmiki

Dynamite News

Country's trend of progress appreciated globally: RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Chief Mohan Bhagwat on Wednesday asserted that the trend of progress made by India in all the sectors is being accepted and appreciated globally. Read more on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

Religion-based population balance can no longer be ignored: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat

Mr. Bhagwat was speaking at a programme to celebrate Vijayadasami in Nagpur

The Hindu

Police urge HC to review order granting nod for RSS march

On the other hand, RSS functionaries file a contempt of court petition against Home Secretary, DGP & Superintendents of Police

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