Indresh Kumar Challenges Rahul Gandhis Claims on RSS and Womens Rights

New Delhi, October 22 (Daily Kiran) : Indresh Kumar, a member of the National Executive of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), has responded to allegations made by Rahul Gandhi regarding discrimination against women within the organization. Kumar criticized Gandhi for lacking a proper understanding of the RSS and its traditions, asserting that the Congress leader has not studied the organization adequately and continues to voice unfounded criticisms.

Kumar described Gandhi’s remarks as unfortunate and urged him to cease spreading falsehoods. He emphasized that the RSS views men and women as complementary rather than competitive. He highlighted the respect accorded to women in Indian families, mentioning the traditions of honoring daughters, sisters, and mothers, as well as the practice of worshipping young girls during Navratri.

Addressing comments made by Abhijit Dipke, founder of the Citizens for Justice and Peace (CJP), regarding protests and comparisons of India’s situation to that of France and Bangladesh, Kumar raised questions about the funding of these movements. He suggested that foreign entities might be attempting to create chaos in India by manipulating certain groups. He pointed out that the demands of the protests have shifted over time, starting from issues related to NEET, evolving to allegations of vote theft, calls for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, and ultimately a push for a change in government.

Kumar expressed concern that the changing objectives of the protests raise doubts about their clarity and direction. He referenced the plight of minorities and the Sufi community in Bangladesh, questioning if the protesters desire similar conditions in India.

He asserted that the youth of the country do not support such movements. Citing the deep-rooted traditions of the Ramayana and related festivities in Indian society, he argued that isolated protests do not reflect the sentiments of the entire nation. Kumar accused certain elements of engaging in chaotic politics funded by foreign sources and called for accountability.

In response to comparisons of India’s situation with that of France and Bangladesh, Kumar reiterated that India is a nation rooted in peace and non-violence. He invoked the legacies of figures such as Buddha, Mahavira, Guru Nanak, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, Mahatma Gandhi, Lord Ram, and Lord Krishna, stating that Indian society respects all these traditions. He criticized the opposition for adopting a rhetoric of violence and chaos, insisting that those who uphold the Constitution must embody its values in their actions.