Congress MLC B.K. Hariprasad has stirred controversy with his latest statement on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), directly challenging their Hindu religious practices.
Speaking to the media in Delhi, he criticized their actions, alleging that during Ganesh Chaturthi, RSS affiliates play loud DJ music and dance drunkenly in front of mosques and churches.Iris Homefragrances Aromatic Floating Candle- Pack of 2- Damask Rose- 40g Each(Set of 2) (Damask Rose)
Hariprasad questioned what kind of cultural activity this behavior represents, asking, "What are they trying to achieve? What kind of patriotism is this?" He defined true patriotism as respecting the Tricolor flag, the National Anthem, and the Constitution, before accusing the RSS of never showing respect to these national symbols.
The Congress leader questioned the need for RSS members to march with sticks (donne), stating that no one would object to a march without them. He also raised serious concerns about accountability, asking who would be held responsible if any trouble were to occur during the march, given that the RSS is an unregistered organization.Also Read: Police Quarters Celebrate Diwali with Joy; DCP Joins Children in Bursting Crackers!
Hariprasad further highlighted that every time the RSS has been banned, the ban was revoked only after they apologized. He questioned the source of the organization's vast funds despite its unregistered status, noting, "They are collecting crores of rupees in the name of Guru Dakshina (offering to the Guru).
Where does this black money come from and what is it being used for?" Finally, he challenged the RSS on transparency, asking where the money came from to construct an RSS office allegedly worth one hundred crore rupees. Also Read: Government Workers Suspended for Attending RSS March in Bengaluru: Pramod and Praveen Cases Intensify Crisis
He drew a parallel to the Congress's Sewa Dal "Does the Sewa Dal march with sticks? If the Sewa Dal makes a mistake, the Congress takes responsibility. If the RSS makes a mistake, who is accountable.?"