Thane, Oct 22 (PTI) Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday slammed attempts to curb the activities of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), terming them “unfortunate”.

Speaking to reporters in Thane during the Diwali celebrations, Shinde affirmed the Sangh’s “strong nationalist credentials and commitment to public service”.

“Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh is a staunchly patriotic and nationalist organisation. The RSS always steps forward to help when the country is in crisis,” Shinde said.

The comments by the Shiv Sena chief come days after the Karnataka cabinet decided to bring rules, apparently to check RSS activities, including marching on the roads and holding events in public places and government premises.

In Uttar Pradesh, state Congress president Ajay Rai ha

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