US EditionCongress Criticises PM Modi's RSS Praise in I-Day Speech, Says Violation of Secular Republic - The Statesman
PM Modi highlighted the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's century-long social work and ideological impact, while critics called it a politicization ahead of his 75th birthday, opposition said.
- On Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh for its 100-year journey during his Red Fort address, calling it the world's biggest NGO.
- Facing a looming 75th birthday on September 17, 2025, Modi is now dependent on RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat for a tenure extension, critics say.
- Jairam Ramesh, Congress MP, criticised that the PM’s speech was 'stale, hypocritical, insipid, and troubling' and called his mention of RSS from the Red Fort 'a blatant breach of the spirit of a constitutional, secular republic'.
- Congress MP Manickam Tagore pointed out that RSS was absent from major freedom movements, criticising Modi's praise from the Red Fort.
- The RSS will complete 100 years of its establishment on Vijaya Dashami this October, with critics arguing this glorification undermines India’s freedom legacy.
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'Most Troubling Element...': Oppn Slams PM Modi's I-Day Speech For Praising RSS, Takes 'Birthday' Jibe
They accused him of dishonoring the freedom struggle and politicising the national event. They highlighted RSS's alleged lack of involvement in the independence movement and its divisive ideology.
Congress criticises PM Modi's RSS praise in I-Day speech, says violation of secular republic - The Statesman
Soon after PM Modi acknowledged the social contribution of the RSS -- “world’s largest NGO”, Ramesh said, “The Prime Minister's speech from the ramparts of the Red Fort today was stale, hypocritical, lacklustre, and alarming.”
Opposition sees red over PM Modi's I-Day praise for RSS: 'Spreading hate and division'
RSS’s legacy is not of fighting colonialism — but of spreading hate and division among fellow Indians. It was this very ideology of hate that took away Mahatma Gandhi from us, says Congress MP Manickam Tagore.
PM's Praise of RSS in I-Day Speech Troubling, Desperate Attempt to Appease Sangh: Congress
"The most troubling element of the PM's speech today was his name-checking of the RSS from the ramparts of the Red Fort - a blatant breach of the spirit of a constitutional, secular republic.
PM Modi Praised RSS for Extension of His Tenure After Turning 75: Congress' Jairam Ramesh
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Friday termed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Independence Day speech 'stale, hypocritical, insipid, and troubling.' He claimed that the Prime Minister mentioned the RSS in his address to appease the organisation, arguing that Modi "is now at their complete mercy and reliant on Mohan Bhagwat's good offices for an extension of his tenure post-September" when he turn…
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