SaralnamaBJP leaders are repeatedly emphasizing their connection to the RSS. On in New Delhi, Prime Minister Modi praised RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat in a newspaper article. This follows Modi's Independence Day speech praising the RSS and Home Minister Amit Shah's statement that RSS association is not negative. These actions aim to publicly embrace the BJP's ideological parent after reports of strain last year. The BJP seems keen to reaffirm its Sangh Parivar roots while expanding politically. A senior BJP leader said recent statements will help this message reach grassroots workers. An RSS leader added that while frictions occur, the Sangh and BJP share the same goal and cannot be separated. (Updated 12 Sep 2025, 14:16 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- BJP leaders are repeatedly emphasizing their connection to the RSS
- On in New Delhi, Prime Minister Modi praised RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat in a newspaper article
- This follows Modi's Independence Day speech praising the RSS and Home Minister Amit Shah's statement that RSS association is not negative