Bhopal, June 28: Madhya Pradesh’s Urban Development Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya has sparked political debate with his remarks on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). He noted that while the organization has significantly expanded since the BJP came to power, there is a growing lack of ‘good people’ among its members.
Vijayvargiya’s comments come at a time when the Congress party has intensified its attacks on the RSS and BJP regarding alleged financial irregularities linked to the Ram Temple, raising questions about the organization’s transparency and accountability.
Speaking at an event in Bhopal on Friday, Vijayvargiya mentioned that many government officials now claim long-standing ties with the RSS since the BJP’s rise to power.
He stated, “Every officer joining our government says, ‘I have also worn the RSS belt and shorts.’ After the government came to power, everyone has connected with the organization. One officer told me that his father used to attend RSS branches, while another claimed his father was a branch president, even though such a position does not exist.”
He emphasized that the rapid expansion of the organization should not come at the cost of its core values and character.
“Today, there is all kinds of crowd, yet there is a shortage of good people among them. This is the truth. The organization is growing, and the ideology is spreading. But if there are no good people, what is the value of this ideology? We need to reflect deeply on this,” he added.
Recalling some prominent senior RSS workers present at the event, Vijayvargiya cited them as examples of integrity and commitment that reflect the organization’s ideals.
He lamented that such personalities are now rare and called for introspection within the organization.
His statements have gained political significance as they come at a time when the opposition has resumed its criticism of the RSS.
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