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
POLITICS
‘One Nation, One Symbol’ is key to India’s self-reliance
Sanghnomics: Swadeshi Jagaran Manch started a campaign to promote self-reliance and national security, advocating a ‘Made in India’ symbol to curb foreign goods, strengthen the economy, and support domestic industries
POLITICS
RSS@100: Unravelling the road map for next 25 years and beyond
RSSFACTS: Mohan Bhagwat outlines RSS’s centenary goals: uniting Hindu society, maintaining an apolitical stance, and promoting global transformation rooted in cultural harmony, long-term vision, and inclusive social practices
POLITICS
What the Opposition can learn from RSS when it comes to 'national interest'
RSSFACTS: The RSS has consistently advocated a firm, foresighted policy on Pakistan, urging national unity, strong leadership, and decisive action. It has supported both past and present governments in defending India’s interests and sovereignty
BUSINESS
Indo-Pak Conflict: Time to build an indigenous economic defence strategy
Sanghnomics: The border conflict with Pakistan highlights the need for Swadeshi Economics as India’s indigenous economic model. India must build a self-reliant framework amidst global instability and conflict
INDIA
Payback Time: Turkey’s support for Pakistan sparks backlash among swadeshi activists
RSSFACTS: India’s Swadeshi Jagaran Manch (SJM) has launched a nationwide boycott of Turkish goods and tourism in response to Turkey’s support for Pakistan. The campaign includes protests, economic sanctions, and calls to suspend aviation links, impacting trade and tourism
POLITICS
Operation Sindoor: Why Pak Army is deliberately targeting Sikhs?
RSSFACTS: Pakistan’s recent targeting of Sikh sites echoes past Muslim League-led violence against Sikhs. Historical context reveals deep-rooted hostility, with Sikhs repeatedly defending their faith and homeland alongside Hindus
WORLD
How Pakistan’s terror network gets funded
Pakistan hosts numerous terrorist groups with diverse funding sources including extortion, smuggling, Zakat collections, and foreign aid misuse. Despite international scrutiny, these networks thrive through state support, charity fronts, and a weak digital financial system
POLITICS
Sardar Patel’s vision could have spurred faster growth than Nehruvian model
Sanghnomics: Had Sardar Patel led India, economic policies may have focused on production, fiscal discipline, and minimal state control, avoiding Nehruvian socialism. This could have accelerated India's transition to an open economy by two decades
POLITICS
The Hindu Manifesto: Rethinking caste and Hindu identity
RSSFACTS: Swami Vigyananand’s ‘The Hindu Manifesto’ outlines eight civilisational pillars for a Hindu renaissance, challenges colonial and Western misconceptions about caste, and promotes a non-discriminatory, culturally rooted vision of Hindu society and national identity
TRENDS
National Security: Time to unite against terror and strengthen border security
RSSFACTS: The Pahalgam terror attack reignites national focus on radical Islamism, Pakistan-sponsored terrorism, and the crucial role of border communities and civil society, with RSS advocating unity, vigilance, and proactive national defence measures
WORLD
Yunus regime is doing irreparable damage to Bangladesh’s economy
Sanghnomics: India's cancellation of transshipment facilities to Bangladesh, following anti-India rhetoric from the Yunus regime, threatens Bangladesh’s economy, worsens regional ties, and disrupts South Asian trade and connectivity initiatives
POLITICS
Who is the true heir of Ambedkar’s legacy?
RSSFACTS: On Ambedkar’s birth anniversary, RSS leaders praised his legacy, highlighting efforts towards social harmony and constitutional values. Through initiatives like Seva Bharati, RSS advances Ambedkar’s vision, especially among marginalised communities and Scheduled Castes
POLITICS
Jawahar Lal Nehru and Sardar Patel: A complex legacy of disagreements and differences
RSSFACTS: The Congress Party’s claim to Sardar Patel’s legacy is ironic, given Nehru’s policy differences, dismissive actions after the latter’s death, and efforts to undermine his contributions to India’s unity
BUSINESS
Indian policy makers need to look beyond the erroneous World Happiness Index
Sanghnomics: India ranked 118th in the World Happiness Index, raising concerns over the unrepresentative data. The India Policy Foundation advocates prioritising happiness over GDP with a focus on health, education, poverty, and governance
POLITICS
Why a new Waqf law was needed to protect India’s Scheduled Tribes
RSSFACTS: The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, addresses tribal land rights, with ABVKA highlighting misuse of the 1995 Waqf Act. The bill includes provisions to protect tribal lands from unlawful usurpation by Waqf Boards, benefiting Scheduled Tribes
BUSINESS
What RSS means when it seeks ‘One Nation, One Culture’
RSSFACTS: ‘Chiti’ is the national spirit or the natural character of the nation. A Nation cannot be simply created artificially, while a State can be so created. After World War II, a number of such states appear to have been formed. Man can create systems but a nation is born with a Chiti
WORLD
Operation Searchlight: The genocide that propelled the Bangladesh Liberation War
Operation Searchlight, launched on March 25, 1971, marked the brutal military crackdown by West Pakistan on East Pakistan, triggering the Bangladesh Liberation War. Rooted in political, economic, and linguistic oppression, this genocide ultimately led to Bangladesh’s independence after nine months of struggle
INDIA
Four guiding principles that will drive the RSS centenary celebrations
RSSFACTS: The RSS's centenary celebrations, set for 2025-2026, focus on expanding its core principles, including societal transformation, selfless work, and the Shakha system. These principles have helped the RSS grow into the world's largest voluntary organisation, shaping its impact across various fields
BUSINESS
Trump's Tariff War: 'Swadeshi economics' could be the only way to protect India's interests
Sanghnomics: The Swadeshi Jagaran Manch has been a proponent of Swadeshi economics and has a few suggestions that could protect India’s interests amid tariff war with the US. From making bilateral agreements to boosting “Atmanirbhar Bharat” policy, these are a few ideas that SJM thinks could help India chart its way forward
INDIA
Why it is important to implement a 1978 legislation to keep Arunachal safe
RSSFACTS: Arunachal Pradesh faces a rise in Christian conversions, impacting its demographic and strategic balance. The Akhil Bharatiya Vanvasi Kalyan Ashram demands the implementation of the 1978 Religious Freedom Act to protect indigenous faiths and cultural identity amid growing opposition
WORLD
Why the ‘Tiger’ need not dance with the ‘Dragon’
Sanghnomics: As US-China trade tensions rise, China seeks India’s support. However, India remains cautious due to past economic and security concerns. Experts argue India should prioritise ties with the US while leveraging trade opportunities arising from the tariff war
INDIA
Revisiting ‘The Fundamentalist Project’ to understand western bias against RSS
RSSFACTS: The Fundamentalism Project's analysis of the RSS faces criticism for incorrectly labelling the organisation as fundamentalist. Gurumurthy argues the project misrepresents the RSS, emphasising its ideological differences from Abrahamic fundamentalism and highlighting flaws in the academic framework applied
BUSINESS
India's gig economy is booming but not without challenges
Sanghnomics: India's gig economy is rapidly growing, with 7.7 million workers in 2020–21. The government introduced the Code on Social Security to recognise gig workers and provide social security benefits. The 2025-26 Budget includes measures to improve their welfare
