The issue of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has also been included in the opposition’s petition to remove Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar. Congress has alleged in its notice that Dhankhar’s praise of RSS is not in keeping with the dignity of his post. Congress has also highlighted that Dhankhar had in the past described himself as “Eklavya of RSS”.
The political conflict between the government and the opposition regarding this issue has intensified. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju criticized the Congress’ petition, calling it a “distraction tactic”.
Government’s response: “What’s wrong in praising RSS?”
Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju Rejecting the Congress petition, he said, “One point in the Congress petition is that Jagdeep Dhankhar has praised RSS. RSS is one of our country glorious nationalist organization Is. What is wrong in this?”
He said that no person in India can enter into any legal and “Genuine” Can praise the organization. Taking aim at Congress, he said that Congress has no “Concrete Agenda” is not and that “Relations between Gandhi family and George Soros” It is taking the help of this petition to divert attention from it.
Rijiju said:
“I am surprised that Congress has objected to the Vice President praising RSS. This clearly shows that Congress lacks issues.”
Dhankhar’s statement on RSS
In Parliament earlier this year, Jagdeep Dhankhar RSS support While saying that the organization “Immaculate reputation” is and this “National Service” doing.
Dhankhar said:
“RSS is an organization which has Full constitutional right to participate in the development journey of this nation Is. The credibility of this organization is impeccable and the people involved are committed to serving the nation selflessly.”
He told RSS “Highest Level Global Think Tank” Also told.
Congress’s objection
Congress believes that public praise of an organization by a person holding a constitutional post like the Vice President is disrespectful to his position. not worthy of dignity Is. The opposition alleges that Dhankhar’s support for RSS raises questions about his impartiality.
What is the real issue of dispute?
- The opposition alleges that Dhankhar’s praise of RSS affects his impartiality.,
- The government says that there is nothing wrong in praising an organization, especially when that organization contributes to the service of the nation.
- behind this controversy political strategies And allegations of distraction are also being installed.