Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], July 6 (ANI): In a sharp escalation of political rhetoric, Congress Member of Parliament Mallu Ravi has proposed the active mobilisation of a "Congress Swayamsevak Sangh" (CSS), alleging that the nation is currently being torn apart along religious and caste lines by the influence of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).
The senior Congress leader claimed that while the RSS works to secure electoral victories for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the Congress party's own volunteer wing has a historic mandate rooted in the struggle for national independence.
Speaking to ANI, Ravi contended that the CSS was established alongside the Congress party over 150 years ago, serving as a pillar for the freedom movement rather than a vehicle for political power. He emphasised that in the current national climate, the presence of the CSS is more necessary than ever.
"From now on, there is a requirement for CSS and the Congress party, as it was required during the freedom fight, because now the country is getting divided on religion and caste. Hence, people are in danger and fear," Ravi stated.
Mallu Ravi took direct aim at the RSS, accusing the organisation of fostering social fragmentation. He contrasted this with what he described as the Congress party's inclusive vision for India.
Ravi alleged that the BJP's three consecutive terms in power were directly attributable to the ideological and ground-level support provided by the RSS.
Asserting that the Congress maintains a secular approach, he stated, "The Congress party is not dividing the people based on caste and religion. Whoever is born in India are Indians, and we are working for the benefit and welfare of the people of India." (ANI)
