Politics
RSS backs protest rights as Opposition cites 14 dissents
Hindustan Times·
RSS leaders said the public has a right to protest while warning campaigns against national interest. Spokesperson Sunil Ambekar said citizens may question issues of national concern. He said movements are not to be misused by forces working against the country. The remarks came as Opposition parties pressed for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's removal.
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What It Means For You
- Ambekar said the Sangh watches protests and will keep watching them.
- A senior functionary said the organisation does not want youth to see the government as an adversary.
- RSS is holding its Akhil Bharatiya Karyakari Mandal Baithak in Indore.
What's Happening
- The Sangh has not issued a direct comment on the November 1 Ramlila Maidan rally.
- BJP branded that gathering a calculated conspiracy to plunge the nation into anarchy.
- Mohan Bhagwat's Vijayadashami speech said agitations do not bring about change.
Why the Tone Stayed Measured
- Internal feedback cited the July 20 student march on paper leaks and the police response.
- Assembly elections are approaching in five states, including Uttar Pradesh and Punjab.
- An Indian Express investigation said election commissioners recorded dissents at least 14 times.
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