In a recent statement, Sriram, Secretary of the South Indian Media Department of the RSS, condemned the Dindigul constituency Communist MP Sachidanandam for his slanderous remarks associating the RSS with the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi. The RSS has demanded an unconditional apology from the MP, warning of strict legal action if he fails to comply.
Sriram highlighted the RSS’s long-standing dedication to national reconstruction, patriotism, and piety through Hindu unity over the past 99 years. He noted that the RSS is the world’s largest charitable organization, with 1.5 lakh service works being conducted across India by its volunteers.
He also recounted historical events, stating that the British government had initially issued an order prohibiting civil servants from joining the RSS to prevent the instillation of patriotism among the youth. This order was lifted post-independence, aligning with the constitutional freedoms of expression and association.
However, in 1966, Prime Minister Indira Gandhi reinstated a similar order barring central government employees from joining the RSS. This order, seen as contrary to democratic norms, was recently rescinded by the current central government, marking a significant victory for freedom of expression.
Sriram pointed out that RSS volunteers have made remarkable contributions in various fields, including politics, spirituality, culture, trade union, service, and agriculture. Despite these achievements, two Tamil Nadu MPs from the CPI-M party have opposed the government’s removal of the restrictive order, with MP Sachidanandam falsely accusing the RSS of Gandhi’s assassination.
He reminded the public that when Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated in 1948, the RSS was initially banned. However, the Supreme Court later ruled that the RSS had no involvement in the murder, leading to the lifting of the ban. Various inquiry commissions have since corroborated this ruling.
Sriram also noted that Mahatma Gandhi had visited an RSS camp in Wardha, Maharashtra, in 1934 and acknowledged the organization’s practices. Despite this, opponents of the RSS continue to propagate false narratives linking the organization to Gandhi’s murder, often retracting their statements in court when faced with legal challenges.
After the 1962 Sino-Indian War, Nehru invited the RSS to participate in the Republic Day parade, indirectly supporting nationalist organizations linked to Savarkar.
He emphasized that prominent Congress leaders, including Sitaram Kesari, Arjun Singh, and Digvijay Singh, have faced defamation cases for similar false accusations. Recently, Congress President Rahul Gandhi had to apologize in court for his defamatory remarks.
The RSS has warned MP Sachidanandam sternly to retract his slanderous comments and apologize unconditionally, failing which he will face legal consequences.
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