A recent remark by the Chhattisgarh High Court has stirred a political storm, with All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi reacting sharply.
Owaisi slammed the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), calling the remark 'another example of Hindutva nationalism.' This development comes at a time when the debate on Hindutva and nationalism is already heated in the country.Photo: Sandeep Kashyap / PexelsThe matter pertains to a comment made by the Chhattisgarh High Court, which indirectly referred to the role and principles of the RSS.
While the exact text of the remark has not been publicly detailed, political analysts and leaders are expressing varied opinions regarding its implications.
According to Owaisi, this remark reflects the growing influence of a particular ideology even within the judiciary.Owaisi's Scathing Attack and Allegations Against RSSAsaduddin Owaisi, known for his outspoken and candid remarks, immediately linked the Chhattisgarh High Court's comment to the Hindutva agenda.
He took to social media and public platforms to accuse the RSS of 'undermining the constitutional values of the country' and 'imposing a particular ideology.' Owaisi stated that such judicial remarks pose a threat to the 'foundations of a secular India.'Photo: Voters Party International / PexelsIn his statement, Owaisi argued that the RSS, which claims to be a cultural organization, is in fact operating as a political force and propagating its ideology in various institutions.