Is RSS okay with ceasefire, does it still back Modi, asks Prithviraj Chavan
Kolhapur: Former Maharashtra chief minister Prithviraj Chavan questioned the RSS's position regarding the military conflict between India and Pakistan, the implementation of ceasefire, and the outfit's support of PM Narendra Modi.
Speaking at the Congress Jay Hind Yatra in Satara on Wednesday, which celebrated the armed forces' bravery in Operation Sindoor, Chavan pointed out that it was unprecedented for a Prime Minister to avoid Parliament during periods of war.
Responding to international media questions about the ceasefire, he said such matters should be discussed in Parliament. "Today, the international media is posing some questions regarding the ceasefire.
The right place for the head of any state to answer these questions is Parliament. PM Modi should call a special session of Parliament, present the factual position of the conflict and let there be a discussion.
Parliament can unanimously pass a resolution to make the PM's position stronger," said Chavan.
Chavan mentioned that the opposition parties, led by Congress, have persistently requested a special parliamentary session through multi-party consultations.
Govt has not acted upon these requests, including a written appeal from Rahul Gandhi. He noted that all previous prime ministers had addressed Parliament during conflicts, including the 1947 war and the confrontation with China.
The former CM posed direct questions to the RSS, which forms the ideological core of BJP. "I have questions for RSS. Does the RSS leadership accept what happened in the conflict? Do they agree with the way the ceasefire was announced? Does RSS still support the PM?" asked Chavan.
The Jay Hind Yatra in Sangli on Wednesday was spearheaded by Congress MLA Vishwajeet Kadam and independent MP Vishal Patil.
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