Lucknow: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Uttar Pradesh in-charge and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh sharply criticized the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) on the occasion of its centenary celebrations, raising pointed questions about the organization’s inclusivity and historical role.
Addressing the media, Singh asked why, in its 100-year history, the RSS has never had a Dalit, backward class, tribal, or female leader, despite claiming to be a “national” organization. He questioned why the group fails to represent nearly 85 percent of India’s population, which includes marginalized communities such as Dalits, backward classes, and tribals.
Criticism of RSS as Anti-Constitutional and Caste-Based
Sanjay Singh described the RSS as a conservative and regressive organization that allegedly opposes the Indian Constitution, affirmative action policies, and the interests of Dalits, tribals, and backward communities. He accused the RSS of adhering to Manuvadi principles, supporting caste discrimination, and being opposed to Baba Saheb B.R. Ambedkar and his vision for India’s Constitution. Singh urged the public to remain cautious of organizations with such ideologies.
Questioning RSS’s Role in India’s Freedom Struggle
Sanjay Singh also questioned the RSS’s contribution to India’s independence movement. Citing historical research, he alleged that the organization supported the British during colonial rule, even encouraging recruitment into the British army during World War II. Singh further claimed that the RSS informed on revolutionaries and opposed the Quit India Movement, describing this as a “dark chapter” in India’s history. He also questioned why the RSS headquarters did not hoist the national tricolor for 52 years, highlighting it as evidence of the organization’s discriminatory practices.
Concerns Over Celebration and Curriculum Inclusion
Singh expressed concern over reports of the Prime Minister issuing a commemorative stamp for RSS’s centenary and the inclusion of RSS history in educational curricula. He cautioned that while such initiatives may glorify the organization, they could omit critical historical facts, such as its alleged opposition to India’s freedom struggle.
Concluding his statement, Sanjay Singh reiterated that the RSS remains a discriminatory organization, emphasizing that no Dalit, backward class, tribal, or woman has ever held its top leadership position.
