Ban on Government Employees' Participation in RSS Revoked

The Union Home Ministry posted an order on revoking the ban on government employees' participation in RSS activities. The DoPT memorandum was made public following Madhya Pradesh HC's directive. The court criticized the decades-long ban and highlighted the central government's delayed realization of its error.

The Union Home Ministry has officially lifted the ban on government employees' participation in Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) activities. The Department of Personnel and Training's order, now available on the ministry's website, follows a directive from the Madhya Pradesh High Court.

The July 9 office memorandum from the DoPT was made public to comply with the court's ruling, which criticized the nearly five-decade delay in recognizing the mistake of including RSS in the banned list.

The court's decision came while addressing a petition by retired government employee Purushottam Gupta, who challenged the ban. Officials and legal experts believe this move will positively impact government employees' rights and participation.

(With inputs from agencies.)