Amravati (Maharashtra) [India], October 14 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday criticised Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge 's demand to ban the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh ( RSS ), and called it a publicity stunt.
"He gives statements like these just for publicity . Indira Gandhi also tried the same and had to lose power," Fadnavis said to reporters.
His remarks came after Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge urged Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to bar RSS activities in government schools, colleges, and state-owned temples, accusing the organisation of "brainwashing young minds" and promoting a "philosophy against the Constitution".
He criticised the RSS , saying, "'Hindu khatre me hai, bacha zyaada paida karo,' yet its members remain bache