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Karnataka Minister Doubles Down on RSS Terror Comparison

Karnataka Minister Yathindra Siddaramaiah has ignited a fierce political firestorm by endorsing claims that the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh mirrors global terror organizations. By aligning with party colleague BK Hariprasad, the minister has elevated the rhetoric, framing the RSS as a fundamental threat to India’s social and constitutional integrity.

Karnataka Minister Doubles Down on RSS Terror Comparison

Siddaramaiah defended Hariprasad’s comparison of the RSS to groups like the Taliban and Jaish-e-Mohammed, calling the assessment entirely accurate. He argued that the organization operates to fracture the nation along caste and religious divisions, rendering the inflammatory comparison a necessary critique. According to the minister, any group actively undermining the country's unity warrants such scrutiny.

The rhetoric extends beyond ideological conflict into questions of institutional legitimacy. Hariprasad recently challenged the RSS's status, noting its lack of formal registration under Indian law. This line of inquiry has gained traction within the state cabinet, with Home Minister Priyank Kharge demanding greater transparency regarding the organization's financial and legal operations. The intensifying scrutiny underscores a widening gap between the state government and the RSS, turning long-standing ideological friction into a direct administrative and legal confrontation.

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