Bengaluru: State Home Minister G. Parameshwara has stated that the ideology of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) does not align with democratic principles, even after the organization has completed a century of existence.

Speaking to reporters in the city on Sunday, Parameshwara noted that while the RSS is not a new organization, its ideas remain inconsistent with the values of a democratic system. He added that discussions regarding this issue have taken place from time to time.

Referring to the 2013 decision by then-Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar to ban RSS activities in the state, Parameshwara remarked with irony that when they make such orders today, it is questioned, whereas Shettar’s actions at the time caused no controversy.

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