Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday reiterated his call for a ban on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in the country. He pointed out that even Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, India’s first Deputy Prime Minister, had prohibited government employees from participating in RSS activities, reports said.

At a press conference on Friday, Kharge stated, ‘In my personal view, the RSS should be banned,’ likening its ideology to ‘poison

Kharge made the remarks while noting that Friday marked the birth anniversary of Sardar Patel and the death anniversary of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. He described the two leaders as the nation’s “iron man” and “iron lady,” highlighting their significant contributions to the country and their efforts to maintain national unity.

Kharge's statemen

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