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The Long Shadow of Political Violence Against the RSS in Kerala
In India’s Upper House of Parliament, Rajya Sabha member C. Sadanandan Master recently delivered an emotional intervention during the Motion of Thanks to the President’s address. In a powerful symbolic gesture, he placed his artificial limbs on the table and …
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The 1948 RSS Ban: Evidence, Investigations, and Historical Record
Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated on 30 January 1948 at Birla Bhavan in New Delhi. Just after the assassination, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) became the target of vindictive administrative action and eventually, a long-running political narrative. The actions taken against …
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Beyond the False Binary: Hindutva, Hindu Dharma, and the Spirit of the Indian Constitution
As India gets ready to celebrate its 77th Republic Day, it would be appropriate to look at the relationship between ‘Hindutva’ and the Constitution of India. There has been a concerted attempt to position the two as contradictory. But the fact …
Perspectives of RSS Leadership on the Indian Constitution
For decades, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has been at the centre of public debate over its relationship with the Constitution of India. While critics have often relied on selective readings or ideological assumptions, the Sangh’s own statements—made consistently across …
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Dr Hedgewar’s Last Address: The Foundational Vision Behind 100 Years of RSS
As the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh(RSS) observes its centenary year, its institutional journey, ideological evolution, and contemporary footprint attract a great deal of attention not only in India but also globally. Those who want to understand the progressive unfoldment of the …
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Vivekananda Rock Memorial: The RSS Role Behind a National Institution
As India observes the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda as National Youth Day on 12 January, it is an occasion to revisit the remarkable story behind the Vivekananda Rock Memorial—one of modern India’s most inspiring national monuments, rooted deeply in …
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Why 2025 Reinforces the Case for ‘Third Way’ and ‘Swadeshi Economics’
As 2025 draws to a close, it is an opportune moment to reflect on the debates and developments related to India’s own economic imagination—going beyond growth numbers and policy announcements. Two significant developments in 2025 deserve attention. One relates to …
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