By Admin 
RSS Ban: The debate regarding Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh has intensified in Karnataka. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has given instructions regarding the RSS program that RSS branches should not be established in government and government-aided schools, public grounds or other government properties. This instruction has been given on the request of Information Technology, Biotechnology, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister Priyank Kharge. In a letter written by Kharge to the Chief Minister, the RSS has expressed concern over the use of public institutions to organize shakhas, allegedly promoting divisive ideologies and inciting anti-constitutional sentiments among children and youth. In the meantime, let us know when attempts have been made to ban RSS before.
After the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi
The first major ban on RSS was imposed after the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi on 30 January 1948. The then Home Minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel had imposed this ban on 4 February 1948. His allegation was that RSS was instigating communal tension. This ban was removed in 1949.
during emergency
In 1975, Prime Minister Indira Gandhi had declared a nationwide emergency. With this, civil liberties were suspended and political opposition was cracked down on. During this period the RSS was banned again as it was considered a threat to the authority of the government. During this period, many RSS workers were arrested, which showed the controversial role of the organization in Indian politics.
Babri Masjid after demolition
After the demolition of Babri Masjid on 6 December 1992, the central government led by Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao had banned RSS along with organizations like Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal. Later this ban was removed by the High Court.
Priyank Kharge’s letter to CM
Priyank, writing a letter to the CM, said that an organization named Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh is using government and aided schools and public government grounds to set up shakhas and inculcate negative thoughts in the minds of children and youth towards the unity of the country and raise slogans against the ideals of the Constitution. Along with this, he requested to ban the activities of RSS organized in government and aided schools, grounds and parks.
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