Congress Criticizes RSS Chief Over Changing Statements on Youth Movements

New Delhi, October 20 (Daily Kiran) : Congress OBC Morcha President Anil Jaihind has launched a scathing attack on the RSS chief, accusing him of frequently changing his stance. On August 6, the RSS leader referred to youth movements as patriotic and urged the government to engage with them. However, Jaihind noted that the chief’s recent comments completely contradict that earlier message.

He expressed concern over the deteriorating state of India’s constitutional institutions, likening the situation to that of Albania, where such bodies have been systematically dismantled. According to Jaihind, the Election Commission, Supreme Court, and investigative agencies like the CBI and ED are being undermined, jeopardizing the nation’s democratic fabric. He emphasized that India, being the land of Buddha and Gandhi, would not succumb to mob violence.

Jaihind stated, “The RSS chief quickly reverses his statements. On August 6, he called the youth movements nationalist and urged dialogue with them. Now, just two months later, he has completely changed his tune.” He pointed out that the way the RSS chief references Albania and similar countries highlights the dangers of eroding constitutional institutions. He cited Albania’s Supreme Court, which has been known to deliver verdicts favoring the government, lacking any semblance of justice.

The Congress leader also shared insights from a book he is currently reading, “Why Nations Fail,” authored by Daron Acemoglu and James Robinson, who received a Nobel Prize for their research on the collapse of nations due to weakened constitutional institutions. He warned that India is heading down a similar path.

Jaihind lamented the current state of affairs in India, stating that the influence exerted over constitutional bodies like the Election Commission and the Supreme Court has already taken a significant toll. He contrasted India’s situation with that of countries like France, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka, asserting that India is unique in its adherence to the principles laid out in the Constitution by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.

He emphasized that the ongoing protests are largely peaceful. Any violence, he argued, is instigated by the state or by individuals falsely claiming to represent Hindu values. He condemned acts of violence against young girls during the ongoing Navratri festival, stating such behavior is shameful.

Jaihind acknowledged the serious issues facing India today but reiterated that the legacy of Mahatma Gandhi’s freedom movement continues to influence the populace. He asserted that India is a nation that believes in peace and promotes it globally, making the likelihood of mob violence low. He noted that despite the ongoing protests, young girls are suffering without retaliating.

Addressing the protests in France, Jaihind drew parallels between the conditions in France and those in India, citing rising inflation and unemployment as common issues. According to the NITI Aayog, there are approximately 8.7 million youths aged 15 to 29 in India who are neither employed nor in education or training, a number exceeding Germany’s population.

He cautioned that idle minds can lead to negative behaviors, with many youths engaging in unproductive activities online. However, he believes they are beginning to realize that the government is failing to create jobs, which could lead to a backlash. History shows that such discontent often results in a response from the youth.