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The top brass of India's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) have reportedly finalized a new leadership team, with an official announcement anticipated at any moment.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on a multi-country European tour, visiting the Netherlands, Sweden, and Norway. The visits resulted in several strategic agreements and upgraded bilateral partnerships focusing on areas like technology, trade, defense, and water management.
Farooq Abdullah welcomed an RSS leader's comment on initiating talks with Pakistan, stating it's the right time as wars cannot solve problems, but then followed up with a jibe.
A senior RSS leader and a former Indian army chief have publicly supported the resumption of dialogue with Pakistan.
A prominent leader of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), a Hindu nationalist organization in India, granted a rare interview to NPR, discussing the group's controversial history and views.
RSS leader Sunil Ambekar stated that Indian democracy can accommodate all voices and emotions, adding that "Gen Z" has faith in the country, in response to recent political remarks.
Remarks made by RSS leader Hosabale regarding Pakistan have sparked a row, prompting discussion on why the Sangh has historically maintained an openness to dialogue.
While the Congress has targeted the government and RSS for the pro-talks stance, political leaders in Kashmir see it as a shift in approach to deal with Pakistan.
Dattatreya Hosabale, General Secretary of the RSS, has advised India to deal firmly with Pakistan but maintain an open channel for dialogue, drawing a parallel to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee's approach.
RSS leader Ram Madhav expressed surprise at the current strain in India-US relations, noting that India had agreed to cease oil imports from Iran and Russia, which he believed should have alleviated tensions.
Govt acting in supreme interest of nation: RSS leader Hosabale on West Asia conflict
RSS Prachar Pramukh Sunil Ambekar has downplayed concerns about the satirical 'Cockroach Janata Party' (CJP), stating that differing opinions and open debate are normal in a democratic society like India.
Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal strongly criticized RSS general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale's suggestion for continued dialogue with Pakistan, labeling the remarks as 'obnoxious' and questioning the RSS leader's authority to make such statements.
Dattatreya Hosabale of the RSS advocated for open dialogue with Pakistan, a stance that was later endorsed by former army chief Gen Naravane, sparking questions from Congress.
RSS leader Dattatreya Hosabale has called upon young women to actively engage in the activities of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP).
RSS leader Dattatreya Hosabale, speaking at Stanford, asserted that invaders destroyed India's scientific heritage and credited the Modi government with efforts to revive it.