POLITICS
OPINION | Conversions Back in Focus: Kerala debate rekindles a national question
RSSFACTS: A recent article by Kesari sparks debate on religious conversions in Kerala, with the RSS challenging missionary activities. The controversy revisits historical anti-conversion measures and their impact on India’s religious landscape
POLITICS
OPINION | RSS@100: Evolution of the Sarsanghchalak role
RSSFACTS: The Sarsanghchalak, or Chief Mentor, leads the RSS, with the position evolving over its 100-year history. The role has been passed down through nominated leaders, ensuring organisational continuity and ideological integrity
BUSINESS
GST reforms, swadeshi economics and the challenge from China’s trade tactics
Sanghnomics: Amid rising US tariffs and China's trade practices, India is strengthening measures against unfair trade, including dumping. A ‘Swadeshi’ economic model could counter China's economic statecraft and safeguard Indian industries
POLITICS
The Partition Dilemma: Political compromise and exhausted leadership
RSSFACTS: Mohan Bhagwat referenced HV Seshadri’s The Tragic Story of Partition, critiquing Congress leadership for compromising Bharat's unity, highlighting their exhaustion and political bargaining, while showcasing RSS efforts in protecting Hindus and Sikhs
INDIA
RSS at 100: Reframing dharma beyond religion and extremes
RSSFACTS: Marking its centenary, the RSS emphasises ‘Dharma’ as a way of life distinct from religion, advocating a balanced, inclusive civilisational path rooted in India’s philosophical and cultural tradition
BUSINESS
Why India must stay firm against US pressure and wary of China’s charm
Sanghnomics: The US tariff war is disrupting global trade, hitting India’s MSMEs hard. While diversification offers opportunities, India must remain cautious of China and prioritise self-reliance to safeguard economic sovereignty
POLITICS
Silent Architects: A rare glimpse into the lives of RSS functionaries
RSSFACTS: Ramesh Prakash, a dedicated RSS organiser, quietly shaped the Sangh’s growth in North India, mentored BJP leaders, and played a key role during the Emergency and in educational initiatives
POLITICS
NDA’s choice for VP: A symbol of southern outreach and Sangh–BJP cohesion
This choice should put to rest the rumour mill which has been working overtime to establish that there is a rift between the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh(RSS) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). CP Radhakrishnan is an RSS swayamsevak
INDIA
As India celebrated Independence, RSS played a key role in partition relief
RSSFACTS: During Partition, the RSS played a key role in rescuing and rehabilitating refugees, providing critical relief across India, and ensuring safety amidst widespread violence and displacement
INDIA
Why India's approach to dairy in trade talks is rooted not in protectionism but in cultural fidelity
India rejects US dairy imports over cultural, religious, and economic concerns, citing unethical feed practices, heavy subsidies, and threats to small farmers, livelihoods, and the nation’s socio-cultural fabric despite US tariff pressures
INDIA
'Indigenous Peoples Day’ reflects colonial guilt, not India’s reality
RSSFACTS: India rejects Western definitions of indigeneity, asserting all Indians as original inhabitants. Unlike colonial genocides abroad, India’s civilisational ethos promotes inclusivity, challenging global narratives on Indigenous Peoples’ Day
INDIA
Remembering Pramila Tai Medhe and the journey of Rashtra Sevika Samiti
RSSFACTS: Rashtra Sevika Samiti is an RSS-inspired organisation like three dozen other organisations. It is independent, autonomous and has quietly worked to establish a massive footprint away from the media glare
WORLD
Rage without Resolution: A year of disappointment for Bangladesh
The July Uprising removed an entrenched regime, the aftermath has revealed deeper, structural problems. The interim government, instead of unifying the country and ensuring peace, has largely contributed to the national discontent. With no end to protests and no election date in sight, Bangladesh stands at a dangerous political crossroads
INDIA
From Agitation to Nation-Building: 70 Years of Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh
Sanghnomics: Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh (BMS), founded in 1955, transformed India’s trade unionism by rejecting political agitation, promoting nationalist labour values, and emerging as the country’s largest, culturally rooted labour organisation
INDIA
When a Catholic priest called RSS the ‘true heir of Mahatma Gandhi’
Father Anthony Elenjimittam’s 1951 book argues that the RSS, not Congress, embodies Gandhi’s legacy, challenging secularism and defending its cultural ideals while debunking false narratives surrounding Gandhi’s assassination
INDIA
A Rajya Sabha nomination from Kerala reignites the debate on political violence in the state
RSSFACTS: C. Sadanandan Master, a former teacher and BJP leader, nominated to Rajya Sabha, highlighting Kerala's political violence and ideological clashes, especially between RSS-BJP and CPI(M) in Kannur
INDIA
Controversy Over Bharat Mata's Portrayal: National symbol or political icon?
RSSFACTS: A controversy in Kerala arose over depicting ‘Bharat Mata’ with a saffron flag, which the LDF sees as a partisan symbol linked to RSS and Hindutva, questioning its alignment with India's secular nationalism
INDIA
Rethinking 'Socialist' and 'Secular': Is It Time to Revisit the 42nd Constitutional Amendment?
RSSFACTS: The 42nd Constitutional Amendment, introduced during the Emergency, added ‘socialist’ and ‘secular’ to the Preamble. The debate surrounding this amendment, its broader impact, and its constitutionality warrants urgent reconsideration
WORLD
Bangladesh’s budget reveals that Yunus-government is a mere placeholder
Bangladesh faces both political and economic challenges. The June budget offered the interim administration a chance to outline a vision, backed by appropriate allocations. Instead, the country got an uninspiring budget which kicked the can down the road
POLITICS
Why India should not forget the cost of Colonisation
Sanghnomics: A new study revisits colonial-era records to highlight how British rule systematically drained India’s wealth through tribute, taxes, and remittances—hindering development and funding Britain’s global imperial ambitions
INDIA
How RSS broke the stereotypes in Northeast and bridged the divide
RSSFACTS: The RSS’s work in Northeast India has played a crucial role in bridging ethnic, political, and social divides over the past century
POLITICS
Samvidhan Hatya Divas: How RSS ran a movement that world witnessed with awe
RSSFACTS: Fifty years after the Emergency, this account recalls how Indira Gandhi’s authoritarian rule was resisted by the underground movement, with the RSS and Jana Sangh playing pivotal roles in defending democracy
POLITICS
RSS draws global attention as US delegation attends RSS meet
RSSFACTS: A US delegation attended RSS’s prestigious valedictory session of third-year camp in Nagpur, signalling rising global curiosity and willingness to engage directly with the organisation, challenging long-held stereotypes in Western discourse.
POLITICS
Lessons in Leadership and Unity from Golwalkar: Shaping RSS ideology and succession
RSSFACTS: Marking its centenary, the RSS showcases smooth leadership succession, social reform, and a global vision rooted in Hindutva, as outlined during Golwalkar’s transformative tenure
