Kharge says RSS should be banned

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge publicly urged that the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) be banned, arguing that “most law and order issues” in the country trace back to the organisation. The article outlines Kharge’s remarks in the context of political tensions, summarising his claims that the RSS ideology is responsible for communal violence. It records opposition reactions labelling the call as political rhetoric and discusses constitutional thresholds for proscribing organisations, citing earlier precedents. The piece also notes concerns over freedom of association, polarisation risks, and the political narrative built around such demands.