Opposition-BJP spar on order allowing govt staff to take part in RSS activities

Citing a July 9 order by the central government, BJP leader Amit Malviya confirmed that the Narendra Modi-led administration has withdrawn the “unconstitutional order” which was passed 58 years ago, imposing a ban on government workers participating in RSS activities.

"The unconstitutional order issued 58 years ago, in 1966, imposing a ban on government employees taking part in the activities of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh has been withdrawn by the Modi government. The original order shouldn't have been passed in the first place," Malviya posted on X.

"The ban was imposed because, on November 7, 1966, there was a massive anti-cow-slaughter protest at the Parliament. RSS-Jana Sangh mobilised support in lakhs. Many died in police firing. On 30 Nov 1966, shaken by the RSS-Jana Sangh clout, Indira Gandhi banned Govt staff from joining the RSS," he added.