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Arun Anand

Author And Columnist

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He has authored two books on the RSS

OPINION | Leicester riots report’s claims on RSS and Hindutva questioned

WORLD

OPINION | Leicester riots report’s claims on RSS and Hindutva questioned

RSSFACTS: A UK study links RSS and Hindutva to Leicester unrest. Critics say it misrepresents facts and ignores civilisational context and historical meaning of Hindutva 

OPINION | Golwalkar’s Final Years: Leadership, duty, and legacy of RSS

POLITICS

OPINION | Golwalkar’s Final Years: Leadership, duty, and legacy of RSS

RSSFACTS: Madhav Golwalkar led the RSS through critical years. Despite illness, he worked tirelessly, toured extensively, guided the organisation, supported national causes, and left a lasting leadership legacy

OPINION | RSS at 100: Mohan Bhagwat’s dharmic vision from AI to agriculture

POLITICS

OPINION | RSS at 100: Mohan Bhagwat’s dharmic vision from AI to agriculture

Sanghnomics: At an RSS centenary outreach in Mumbai, Mohan Bhagwat advocated decentralisation, rural enterprise, dharmic wealth principles, technological adaptation, and environmental responsibility amid shifting geopolitics 

OPINION | When an RSS chief cited a communist theorist

POLITICS

OPINION | When an RSS chief cited a communist theorist

RSSFACTS: Mohan Bhagwat’s invocation of Rajani Palme Dutt revives a Marxist defence of India’s ancient nationhood, challenging imperialist narratives and contemporary Left historiography on nationalism

OPINION | The long shadow of political violence against RSS in Kerala

POLITICS

OPINION | The long shadow of political violence against RSS in Kerala

RSSFACTS: Rajya Sabha member C Sadanandan Master recalled a brutal political attack. His testimony highlighted decades of violence against RSS workers in Kerala and ongoing ideological clashes 

OPINION | Union Budget 2026 reflects swadeshi economics, aspirational Bharat and India’s civilisational confidence

BUDGET

OPINION | Union Budget 2026 reflects swadeshi economics, aspirational Bharat and India’s civilisational confidence

The Union Budget 2026–27 reinforces Swadeshi Economics, prioritising tier-2 and tier-3 cities, MSME-led growth, and civilisational revival, reflecting the Modi government’s focus on self-reliance and aspirational Bharat 

OPINION | RSS and the Indian Constitution: Separating fact from fiction

INDIA

OPINION | RSS and the Indian Constitution: Separating fact from fiction

RSSFACTS: Examining the RSS’s engagement with India’s constitutional democracy through historical evidence, public statements, and its role during the Emergency, countering long-standing narratives rooted in political prejudice 

OPINION | Government push ends 10-minute delivery, signals gig worker protection

BUSINESS

OPINION | Government push ends 10-minute delivery, signals gig worker protection

Sanghnomics: The government’s move to curb 10-minute deliveries reflects a broader policy shift towards safeguarding gig workers’ safety, dignity, and social security, backed by labour reforms and support from trade unions 

OPINION | Dr Hedgewar’s final message and his lasting vision for the RSS

INDIA

OPINION | Dr Hedgewar’s final message and his lasting vision for the RSS

RSSFACTS: Dr Hedgewar’s final address distilled the RSS’s core ideals of organisation, unity, and lifelong commitment, offering a guiding vision that continues to shape the Sangh’s journey a century later 

OPINION | On National Youth Day, a forgotten lesson on unity for opposition

POLITICS

OPINION | On National Youth Day, a forgotten lesson on unity for opposition

RSSFACTS: The Vivekananda Rock Memorial’s history reveals how the RSS, transcending political divides, mobilised national support to honour Swami Vivekananda and advance his vision of spiritual and national rejuvenation

OPINION | Why western media continues to misrepresent the RSS

INDIA

OPINION | Why western media continues to misrepresent the RSS

RSSFACTS: The Western media persists in demonising the RSS due to historical misconceptions, a political lens, and a lack of understanding of Hindu Dharma and its civilisational context 

OPINION | Swadeshi Economics: India’s third way beyond western models

BUSINESS

OPINION | Swadeshi Economics: India’s third way beyond western models

Sanghnomics: India’s economic future calls for a ‘Third Way’ rooted in Swadeshi Economics. Revived under Modi, it seeks self-reliance, sustainability, and resilience, moving beyond Western capitalist or Marxist frameworks while addressing global and domestic challenges

OPINION | RSS Redefines Hindutva: A living, inclusive civilisational idea

POLITICS

OPINION | RSS Redefines Hindutva: A living, inclusive civilisational idea

RSSFACTS: RSS redefines Hindutva as a timeless, inclusive philosophy, focusing on unity, diversity, and the principles of Dharma. It connects Hindu culture, society, and civilisation while aligning with India's Constitution and values

OPINION | The RSS and the limits of western ‘right-wing’ labels

POLITICS

OPINION | The RSS and the limits of western ‘right-wing’ labels

RSSFACTS: The RSS' ideology, rooted in Dharma, transcends Western political binaries. It emphasises cultural unity, social harmony, and moral restraint, making the ‘right-wing’ label inaccurate and misleading 

OPINION | Revisiting the Economic Roots of Swadeshi: Legacy and misconceptions

INDIA

OPINION | Revisiting the Economic Roots of Swadeshi: Legacy and misconceptions

Sanghnomics: The Swadeshi movement, rooted in early critiques by thinkers like Lokhitwadi and Ghose, was an intellectual journey, not just a 20th-century nationalist reaction. Its economic legacy continues to shape modern self-reliance initiatives 

OPINION | Rajju Bhayya: Architect of RSS's growth and ideological expansion

POLITICS

OPINION | Rajju Bhayya: Architect of RSS's growth and ideological expansion

RSSFACTS: Rajju Bhayya, a key figure in RSS history, led the organisation during its expansive growth phase, championed Hindutva, and shaped the RSS's approach to politics, fostering global outreach and internal unity 

OPINION | Balasaheb Deoras: Key architect of RSS’ 100-year legacy

POLITICS

OPINION | Balasaheb Deoras: Key architect of RSS’ 100-year legacy

RSSFACTS: Balasaheb Deoras, the third Sarsanghchalak of RSS, shaped the organisation’s growth, championed social equality, introduced key reforms like morning shakhas, and left a lasting impact on RSS’ structure and outreach

OPINION | BMS backs labour codes, marking major reform shift

POLITICS

OPINION | BMS backs labour codes, marking major reform shift

Sanghnomics: The Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh supports the Modi government’s new Labour Codes, which modernise outdated laws, expand wage and social security coverage, and introduce protections for gig and unorganised workers nationwide

OPINION | Why RSS’ articulation of ‘Being Hindu’ and ‘Hindutva’ is a much-needed intervention

POLITICS

OPINION | Why RSS’ articulation of ‘Being Hindu’ and ‘Hindutva’ is a much-needed intervention

RSSFACTS: Mohan Bhagwat reiterates that “Hindu” refers to shared civilisational Dharma, not religion or worship, emphasising spirituality, inclusiveness and the universal, eternal nature of Sanatan Dharma

OPINION | India’s push for thorium-based nuclear energy and self-reliance

INDIA

OPINION | India’s push for thorium-based nuclear energy and self-reliance

Sanghnomics: India is focusing on thorium-based nuclear energy to ensure energy security, reduce geopolitical vulnerabilities, and enhance global leadership in clean energy, with significant reserves and long-term development plans in place

OPINION | Why ‘Bharat Mata’ is central to the RSS’s concept of patriotism

POLITICS

OPINION | Why ‘Bharat Mata’ is central to the RSS’s concept of patriotism

RSSFACTS: For the RSS, patriotism is intertwined with devotion to the nation as a divine, collective entity. RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat highlighted the central role of ‘Bharat Mata’ in RSS ideology, emphasising its spiritual significance 

OPINION | RSSFACTS: ‘Vande Mataram’ at 150: A prayer to the motherland; not a call to idolatry

BUSINESS

OPINION | RSSFACTS: ‘Vande Mataram’ at 150: A prayer to the motherland; not a call to idolatry

RSSFACTS: It’s the song of the nation’s soul that inspires everyone. When the tendency to fragment the society on the parochial bases of caste, language, geography is on the rise, Vande Mataram is a thread that can bind us together 

OPINION | Beyond Quick Fixes: India’s air pollution crisis demands a paradigm shift in development  

BUSINESS

OPINION | Beyond Quick Fixes: India’s air pollution crisis demands a paradigm shift in development  

Sanghnomics: We are treating largely symptoms of a deeper malaise. The solution is to check reckless consumerism that has become the driving force of modern economic models

OPINION | Sardar Patel’s Legacy: Unity, integration, and the spirit of Ekta

POLITICS

OPINION | Sardar Patel’s Legacy: Unity, integration, and the spirit of Ekta

RSSFACTS: Rashtriya Ekta Diwas honours Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s legacy of national integration. His correspondence reveals nuanced views on the RSS, while modern celebrations, like Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat, promote unity and shared national identity

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