Kharge Calls for RSS Ban Citing Historical Tensions with Congress

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has called for a ban on the RSS, attributing many law and order issues to BJP-RSS activities. He referenced Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's criticism of the RSS post-Mahatma Gandhi's assassination, while emphasizing Patel and Indira Gandhi's contributions to India.

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has expressed his personal belief that the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) should be banned, citing increasing law and order disturbances allegedly linked to BJP-RSS actions.

During a press briefing on Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's birth anniversary, Kharge referenced Patel's historical criticism of the RSS, especially following Mahatma Gandhi's assassination in 1948. He highlighted how Patel and former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi made significant contributions to India, emphasizing their role in national unity.

Furthermore, Kharge stressed that despite attempts to create a rift between Nehru and Patel, both leaders held profound respect for each other, while rebutting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's critique of Congress and its leaders.

(With inputs from agencies.)