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India Gazette
27-06-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
"Long-standing agenda to reshape India's democracy": Siddaramaiah targets RSS, BJP
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], June 27 (ANI): Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday said that the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale's suggestion for the removal of 'socialist' and 'secular' terms from the Preamble of the Indian Constitution was not a 'casual remark' but a 'long-standing agenda' to reshape the country's democracy. He highlighted RSS' persistent opposition to the mention of the terms secularism and socialism in the Constitution, which Siddaramaiah said were the 'core values of the constitution'. He added that it was a part of the long-standing agenda of the Sangh to reshape India's democracy within their ideological purview. 'The RSS has always opposed the core values of our constitution - secularism and socialism. Now, their leaders are once again saying these words should be removed from the Preamble. This is not a casual remark - it is part of a long-standing agenda to reshape India's democracy in their ideological image,' the Karnataka CM posted on X. He further attacked the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the Centre, saying, 'In the recent elections, BJP leaders openly said they needed 400 seats to rewrite the constitution. The people of India saw through that agenda -- and gave them a resounding answer.' Focusing on the rights guaranteed by the Constitution to the marginalised communities, the Karnataka CM said, 'If not for these constitutional values, people like me would never have had the chance to study, speak, or serve. That is the power of justice, equality, and secularism.' Siddaramaiah explained that the original Preamble didn't include 'secular and socialist' since it was obvious that India would be a socially just democracy, and these terms were added later at a time when the RSS and its affiliates were attacking these values. 'The original Preamble didn't include those words. But that's because it was already understood that India would be a secular and socially just democracy. It was only later -- when these values were being attacked, especially by the RSS and its affiliates -- that they were added clearly through the 42nd Amendment,' the Karnataka Chief Minister said. Intensifying his attack, Siddaramaiah said that RSS refused to accept the constitution after it was officially adopted and criticised the document for 'ignoring India's ancient traditions'. Citing former RSS chief MS Golwalkar, he pointed out that the RSS considered the Manusmriti as a 'more authentic guide,' while rejecting 'democracy and equality' as Western values. 'Let us not forget: the RSS refused to accept the constitution when it was adopted. In its mouthpiece Organiser, the RSS complained in 1949 that the constitution had 'nothing which can be called our own', and lamented that it ignored India's ancient traditions. Then RSS chief MS Golwalkar praised the Manusmriti as a more authentic guide for India's culture and rejected democracy and equality as Western imports. This is the organisation now claiming to protect Indian values,' the Karnataka CM said. 'Before asking others to apologise for history, the RSS must first explain why it rejected the very Constitution that protects the rights of all Indians today,' he added. Siddaramaiah stated that the Congress will 'stand like a rock' against attempts to weaken or rewrite the constitution. 'Congress party will stand like a rock against any attempt to weaken or rewrite the constitution. We will defend its values -- secularism, social justice, and democracy -- with full strength and conviction,' he asserted. Speaking at a programme on the 50th anniversary of the Emergency, Hosabale on Thursday claimed that terms like 'Socialist' and 'Secular' were forcibly inserted into the constitution -- a move that needs reconsideration. (ANI)
Time of India
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
First show of play on 3 RSS chiefs impresses all
1 2 3 4 Nagpur: The statewide tour of the two-act Hindi play 'Sangh Ganga Ke Teen Bhagirath', based on the lives of the first three Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Sarsanghchalaks, opened to a packed hall at Khamgaon in Buldhana district on Sunday. The audience appreciated the depiction of the Sangh's journey through milestones in the lives of Dr Keshav Baliram Hedgewar, MS Golwalkar (Guruji) and Balasaheb Deoras — leaders who laid the ideological and organisational foundation of the RSS. The 150-minute play is produced and directed by Sanjay Pendse and supported by the Nayantara Foundation, Tararani Foundation and Vishwaraj Group to commemorate the centenary year of the RSS. Written by Shridhar Gadge, the play aims to complete 100 shows across India and eventually tour internationally. In his brief address at Khamgaon, state minister of labour, Akash Fundkar, praised the play's ability to present historical vision with emotional depth. He said such initiatives help connect younger generations with core Indian philosophies rooted in service and discipline. 'Sangh Ganga Ke Teen Bhagirath' blends narrative storytelling, drama, music and visual effects. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like What She Did Mid-Air Left Passengers Speechless medalmerit Learn More Undo The next show is scheduled for June 23 in Buldhana at the Buldhana Urban Bank premises. Dignitaries including former MLA Vijayraj Shinde as chief guest, founder president of Buldhana Urban Cooperative Bank Radhesham Chandak, and the bank's president Rathi will be present. Speaking after the inaugural show at Khamgaon, the team behind the play expressed gratitude for the overwhelming response and said this energy will propel them forward as they perform in 15 cities across Maharashtra. "It's not just a play — it's a journey through conviction, commitment and cultural vision," one of the team members said.
