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Hyderabad man held for threatening social media post on Modi, Shah, Yogi

Hyderabad man held for threatening social media post on Modi, Shah, Yogi

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

A man, who allegedly put up a social media post threatening to behead Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, was arrested in Hyderabad, the police said on Thursday.

Modi meets Advani, spends time with Vajpayee

Modi meets Advani, spends time with Vajpayee

Rediff.com18 Jun 2013

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met Bharatiya Janata Party patriarch L K Advani.

Cracks in Sangh Parivar, BKS wants farm laws tweaked

Cracks in Sangh Parivar, BKS wants farm laws tweaked

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

'We were among the first organisations to voice our opposition to the three Acts long before anyone else and had sent memorandums collected from 3,000 tehsils across the country to the agriculture ministry to amend the Bills, but nothing was accepted,' says BKS general secretary Badri Narayan Chaudhary.

Advani-BJP tiff resolved as RSS intervenes

Advani-BJP tiff resolved as RSS intervenes

Rediff.com11 Jun 2013

Bharatiya Janata Party Tuesday reached a truce with sulking patriarch L K Advani who agreed not to press for his resignation from key party posts after Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh intervened to end the two-day crisis triggered by his opposition to Narendra Modi's elevation.

RSS leaders meet Advani, Vajpayee

RSS leaders meet Advani, Vajpayee

Rediff.com11 Jul 2005

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh top brass led by its general secretary Mohan Bhagwat on Monday met Bharatiya Janata Party president Lal Kishenchand Advani

RSS chief meets Advani to 'exchange notes'

RSS chief meets Advani to 'exchange notes'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2009

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat on Saturday stepped up efforts to rescue the Bharatiya Janata Party from its current crisis, by possibly discussing a road map ahead, as he held hectic parleys with L K Advani and top leaders including Murli Manohar Joshi.There were indications that the BJP could come out with some statement on Sunday but Sangh Parivar sources said nothing spectacular could be expected.

Nationwide protests over Sethusamudram project

Nationwide protests over Sethusamudram project

Rediff.com12 Sep 2007

Protesting the government's decision to go ahead with the Sethusamudram project, the Sangh Parivar and its affiliated organisations on Wednesday staged road blockades at various places in Mumbai and Delhi.

Samjhauta blast case: NIA denied custody of RSS worker

Samjhauta blast case: NIA denied custody of RSS worker

Rediff.com2 Mar 2012

A special court in Panchkula on Friday declined the application of National Investigation Agency seeking further custody of Kamal Chauhan, a disgruntled Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh worker arrested by the investigation agency, in connection with the Samjhauta Express blast.

Military education need of the hour: RSS chief Bhagwat

Military education need of the hour: RSS chief Bhagwat

Rediff.com21 Feb 2012

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat has stressed the need for imparting military education to students citing "rising" threat to internal security.

RSS wants to put house in order

RSS wants to put house in order

Rediff.com23 Oct 2005

\nIn an apparent shift in its stand, the Sangh fountainhead has also said that it would work along with other non-Parivar positive movements and organisations to play a crucial role in the country's destiny.

Uma's letter angers RSS, BJP top brass

Uma's letter angers RSS, BJP top brass

Rediff.com14 Oct 2005

In the four-page letter, leaked selectively to the media, Bharati also made a scathing attack on party Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu and General Secretary Sanjay Joshi.

Unhappy with new job, Arun Jaitley turns to RSS

Unhappy with new job, Arun Jaitley turns to RSS

Rediff.com30 May 2007

According to sources, Jaitley, who feels let down by being kept out of action in four states going to the polls during the next one and half years was in the Sangh headquarters.

Parliament paralysed again over spectrum scandal

Parliament paralysed again over spectrum scandal

Rediff.com11 Nov 2010

Parliament was on Thursday paralysed for the second day with the Opposition storming the Well in both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, demanding the ouster of Telecom Minister A Raja, while Congress members denounced the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh for K S Sudarshan's anti-Sonia Gandhi remarks.In the Lok Sabha, Bharatiya Janata Party members rushed to the Well, raising slogans against Raja. They were joined by All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and Shiv Sena members.

'Katju's views on India, Pak only partly correct'

'Katju's views on India, Pak only partly correct'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2013

A leading Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh ideologue on Tuesday backed Press Council of India Chairman Justice Markandey Katju's reported observation that 'Pakistan is an artificial nation and a failed state' but said it was difficult to accept his entire views on the subject made during a lecture in Thiruvananthapuram.

Manipur awaits peace for a year, address it on priority: Bhagwat

Manipur awaits peace for a year, address it on priority: Bhagwat

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

He emphasised the need to get over with election rhetoric and focus on problems facing the nation.

RSS leader: Those who've eaten beef can also become Hindu

RSS leader: Those who've eaten beef can also become Hindu

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

Addressing an event in Jaipur, the RSS leader said, "The term 'Hindu' has already entered our Constitution and country. It is a fact of history. Hindu is an identity and a culture to which people belong."

BJP to protest against Shinde during budget session

BJP to protest against Shinde during budget session

Rediff.com19 Feb 2013

The top brass of the Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday decided to strongly protest against Leader of the House in Lok Sabha Sushilkumar Shinde during the budget session till he tenders an apology for his remark on 'Hindu terror' against the principal opposition.

Kulkarni offers to quit BJP post

Kulkarni offers to quit BJP post

Rediff.com1 Jul 2005

The party national secretary had written a letter to Advani urging 'recasting' of ties between Sangh and BJP.

At Kumbh, RSS chief describes Modi as friend

At Kumbh, RSS chief describes Modi as friend

Rediff.com7 Feb 2013

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat on Thursday described Narendra Modi as his "friend" but sidestepped queries on the possible projection of the Gujarat Chief Minister as Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate, saying he was "not a political person".

'Statements against RSS have marred fight against terror'

'Statements against RSS have marred fight against terror'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2013

In an interview with rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa, Ram Madhav, member of the national executive and spokesperson of the RSS, discusses the comments made by Shinde, the controversial speech of Andhra Pradesh MLA Akbaruddin Owaisi and also the Bharatiya Janata Party's next prime ministerial candidate.

BJP seniors conspired against Gadkari: RSS ideologue

BJP seniors conspired against Gadkari: RSS ideologue

Rediff.com30 Jan 2013

Some senior Bharatiya Janata Party leaders conspired together to deny second consecutive term as party president to Nitin Gadkari and were also instrumental in supplying "material" to media against him, claimed Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh ideologue M G Vaidya.

Gehlot's culture lesson leaves Congress red-faced

Gehlot's culture lesson leaves Congress red-faced

Rediff.com29 Jan 2009

No senior leader in the party wanted to react to Ashok Gehlot's comment that he would stop the culture of girls and boys going hand in hand to pubs and malls. The party spokesman Shakeel Ahmed when asked said that he did not know in what context the statement had been made and he would first have to find out.

Mohan Bhagwat: The mastermind, or the target?

Mohan Bhagwat: The mastermind, or the target?

Rediff.com7 Feb 2014

The men targetting Mohan Bhagwat were convinced he was the wrong choice to head the RSS, an NIA agent told Rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa.

Saeed on Shinde's remarks: Anti-Pak propaganda exposed

Saeed on Shinde's remarks: Anti-Pak propaganda exposed

Rediff.com21 Jan 2013

Mumbai attacks mastermind and Lashkar-e-Tayiba founder Hafiz Saeed on Monday sought to exploit Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde's jibe against the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh and Bharatiya Janata Party saying Indian "propaganda" against Pakistani organisations of spreading terror now stood "exposed".

Connecting the terror dots: RSS, revenge, Swami and Samjhauta

Connecting the terror dots: RSS, revenge, Swami and Samjhauta

Rediff.com6 Feb 2014

In shocking revelations, Swami Aseemanand claims though RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat was not directly involved with the terror strikes, he was aware that such attacks were being planned. Vicky Nanjappa finds out more

Fundamentalist RSS should wear dhoti, not shorts: Digvijay

Fundamentalist RSS should wear dhoti, not shorts: Digvijay

Rediff.com7 Jan 2013

Congress General Secretary Digvijay Singh, a known Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh baiter, has equated the saffron outfit with the Taliban. Singh alleged that there was not much difference between RSS and the Taliban as both are fundamentalist.

Now, VHP blames 'western model' of lifestyle for rape

Now, VHP blames 'western model' of lifestyle for rape

Rediff.com5 Jan 2013

After Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat's remarks that rapes were prevalent in India and not in Bharat, the Vishwa Hindu Parishad blamed the 'western model' of lifestyle for growing incidents of sexual assault on women including rape, saying cities were losing the values.

'Rapes happen in India, not Bharat'. Do you AGREE?

'Rapes happen in India, not Bharat'. Do you AGREE?

Rediff.com4 Jan 2013

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat has sparked outrage with his statement that when he said rape is mainly prevalent in urban India due to western influence and that such crimes against women do not happen in rural areas of the country.The remark that came against the backdrop of the Delhi gangrape incident was slammed by the Congress, CPI-M and women's bodies while the BJP and RSS defended it saying the comment should be taken in proper perspective.

RSS damage control: 'We have great respect for women'

RSS damage control: 'We have great respect for women'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2013

Defending Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat's controversial remark that rapes hardly take place in 'Bharat', but they occur frequently in 'India', RSS spokesperson Ram Madhav on Friday said that the outfit had 'great respect for women'.

RSS, VHP cold to BJP's renewed call for Ram temple

RSS, VHP cold to BJP's renewed call for Ram temple

Rediff.com23 Oct 2006

In its efforts to re-establish itself as a party espousing the RSS' core Hindutva ideology, the BJP has declared Ayodhya and Vande Mataram its election issues in Uttar Pradesh where Assembly polls are due next year.

Create a language barrier for migrants: MNS

Create a language barrier for migrants: MNS

Rediff.com4 Feb 2010

Asking followers to create a language barrier to prevent influx of 'outsiders', Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray slammed Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi, industrialist Mukesh Ambani and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh spokesperson Ram Madhav for making 'irrelevant' statements.

Cong red-faced! MP says leaders don't leave AC chambers

Cong red-faced! MP says leaders don't leave AC chambers

Rediff.com10 Nov 2012

A day after the Congress session in Surajkund was marked by austerity, reports have emerged of a party MP embarrassing it with his remarks praising Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh workers for their dedication and criticising Congress workers for staying in air-conditioned chambers.

Centre should DEPORT Bangladeshi infiltrators: RSS

Centre should DEPORT Bangladeshi infiltrators: RSS

Rediff.com3 Nov 2012

Holding that Bangladeshi infiltrators have spread all over the country, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh on Saturday demanded that the Centre and state governments take steps to check the border, detect and deport them.

'Our Sardar': Cong asserts claim on Patel's legacy

'Our Sardar': Cong asserts claim on Patel's legacy

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge accused the BJP-RSS of carrying out a "well-planned conspiracy" against national heroes and said that Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's ideology was contrary to the RSS' ideas. He defended the relationship between Sardar Patel and Jawaharlal Nehru, saying they were "two sides of the same coin". He also criticized the BJP-RSS for their alleged attempts to appropriate the legacy of Mahatma Gandhi and Sardar Patel.

Kejriwal is a 'self-serving megalomaniac': Digvijaya

Kejriwal is a 'self-serving megalomaniac': Digvijaya

Rediff.com19 Oct 2012

Arvind Kejriwal is a "self-serving ambitious megalomaniac" having "streak" of Hitler, Congress general secretary Digvijaya Singh alleged in the sharpest attack on the activist on Friday.

Owaisi emerges as winner in Hyderabad for the 5th time

Owaisi emerges as winner in Hyderabad for the 5th time

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

Asaduddin Owaisi, who was once the leader of a little-known outfit confined to the old city of Hyderabad, has emerged as a powerful voice of Muslims in the country in recent years.

Modi trained by RSS in 'Nazi tradition': Digvijaya

Modi trained by RSS in 'Nazi tradition': Digvijaya

Rediff.com2 Oct 2012

Congress leader Digvijaya Singh on Tuesday hit out Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi over his allegation on Sonia Gandhi's foreign trips, saying he has been trained well by the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh in the 'Nazi tradition' of false propaganda and Bharatiya Janata Party's 'cheap intentions' have been proved by trying to politicise a health issue.

RSS and its affiliates seek I-T cut, robot tax launch in upcoming Budget

RSS and its affiliates seek I-T cut, robot tax launch in upcoming Budget

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

An increase in the farmer income support scheme PM Kisan Nidhi, the introduction of a 'robot tax' to fund reskilling of people who lose their jobs to artificial intelligence (AI), and a reduced income-tax (I-T) to bring relief to the middle classes - these are some of the items in the Budget wish list submitted by Sangh Parivar affiliates to Finance Minister (FM) Nirmala Sitharaman. Representatives of the affiliates of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), such as the farmer organisation Bharatiya Kisan Sangh (BKS); trade union Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh (BMS); Laghu Udyog Bharati, which works for micro and small industries; and Swadeshi Jagran Manch (SJM), which works on economic and policy issues, met the FM and other officials over the last couple of weeks as part of the pre-Budget consultations.

Book reveals Nehru and Sardar Patel disagreed on Kashmir, China

Book reveals Nehru and Sardar Patel disagreed on Kashmir, China

Rediff.com31 Oct 2013

On the eve of Sardar Patel's birth anniversary rediff.com publishes exclusive excerpts of his soon to be published book Sardar: The Saint Emperor.

Book reveals Nehru and Sardar Patel disagreed on Kashmir, China

Book reveals Nehru and Sardar Patel disagreed on Kashmir, China

Rediff.com31 Oct 2013

On the eve of Sardar Patel's birth anniversary rediff.com publishes exclusive excerpts of his soon to be published book Sardar: The Saint Emperor.