'RSS an All-Male Cult, I Believe in Shiva Shakti': Rahul Gandhi
Gandhi said many women linked to the RSS back his stance as he framed his opposition in spiritual terms.
- Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi launched a sharp attack on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh on Tuesday, labeling it an "all-male, anti-constitutional cult" that views women as the property of men.
- Gandhi contrasted the RSS's ideology with his own beliefs in "Shiva-Shakti," claiming that fighting the group brings him joy. He asserted that many women within RSS ranks actually support his position.
- These remarks coincided with the RSS's annual Vijayadashami celebrations at Reshimbagh Ground in Nagpur. RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat warned that regime-change agitations could deepen social divisions to serve political interests.
- Earlier on October 10, Gandhi accused RSS "goons" of perpetrating violence against youth and protesters amid political tensions over the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
- In a social media post, Gandhi labeled Narendra Modi, Amit Shah, and Ajit Doval as "villains" facing mounting pressure as he continues his decade-long political struggle against the RSS.
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RSS An All-male Cult, I Believe In Shiva Shakti: Rahul Gandhi
The remarks mark the latest in a series of scathing attacks by the Congress leader against the RSS. Earlier on October 10, Gandhi accused RSS \"goons\" of perpetrating violence against women protesters and youth amid ongoing political tensions over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls
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Times of India'RSS an all-male cult, I believe in Shiva Shakti': Rahul Gandhi
Rahul Gandhi, as the Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, has criticized the RSS for gender inequality. He described the organization as an all-male, anti-constitutional cult that devalues women. Gandhi expressed that many women within the RSS align themselves with his political stance. He has urged the youth to continue protesting against what he perceives as unjust actions by the RSS-BJP.
Rahul Gandhi has attacked the RSS's anti-women stance. He described the RSS as an unconstitutional, patriarchal group that considers women the property of men. Citing his religious beliefs, Shiv-Shakti, Rahul Gandhi said his fight is for equality and principles, and that many women within the RSS are also supporting his cause.
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