Owaisi Criticizes RSS Over Bhagwat's Muslim Remark

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi launched a sharp attack on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) on Sunday, responding to RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's recent remark that a Hindu who believes there should be no Muslims in India 'will not remain Hindu'.

Owaisi described Bhagwat's statement as the 'oldest trick in the RSS playbook', alleging that the organisation presents one message publicly while maintaining a different ideological position through the writings of its key thinkers.

The Hyderabad MP claimed that the RSS had never disowned the views expressed by leaders and ideologues including Keshav Baliram Hedgewar, VD Savarkar and MS Golwalkar regarding Muslims and other minorities.

Referring to writings and biographies of RSS leaders, Owaisi alleged that the organisation historically opposed the idea of Hindu-Muslim unity during the freedom struggle and promoted the concept of 'one flag, one leader and one ideology'.

Owaisi also referred to the 2002 Gujarat riots, alleging that Muslims suffered widespread violence under what he described as the RSS's 'proxy rule'.

He further cited Golwalkar's Bunch of Thoughts, claiming that Muslims and Christians were described as 'internal threats' and that Muslim citizens were viewed with 'perpetual suspicion'.

Owaisi accused the RSS's ideological influence of contributing to policies such as the Uniform Civil Code, anti-conversion laws and the use of stringent laws including the UAPA against minorities.

The RSS has been a major influence on Indian politics, with its ideology shaping the country's social and cultural landscape.

The organisation's stance on Muslims and other minorities has been a subject of controversy, with many critics accusing it of promoting a divisive agenda.

Owaisi's criticism of the RSS is significant, given the organisation's influence on Indian politics and society.

In conclusion, Owaisi challenged Bhagwat to publicly read selected passages from the writings of Savarkar, Hedgewar and Golwalkar, saying 'let people decide what they make of the RSS'.

This development is significant for India, as it highlights the ongoing debate about the role of the RSS in shaping the country's social and cultural landscape.

The controversy surrounding the RSS's ideology and its influence on Indian politics is likely to continue, with many critics calling for greater transparency and accountability from the organisation.

As the debate continues, it remains to be seen how the RSS will respond to Owaisi's criticism and whether it will lead to any changes in the organisation's ideology or policies.