Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 3 (PTI) CPI(M) Kerala Secretary M V Govindan on Friday criticised the central government for using public funds for celebrating the centenary of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), which promotes the concept of ‘Hindu Rashtra’ in the country.

Addressing a press meet here, Govindan said all the secular forces in the country firmly believe that the RSS is trying to divide the country in the name of religion.

“It is absolutely wrong on the part of the Union government to issue a 100-rupee coin and a postal stamp to promote the ideals of a communal organisation like RSS,” he said.

The RSS had not contributed anything to the nation during the freedom struggle and its leaders were among those accused in the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi, Govindan said.

RSS chief Moha

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