'Muslims Coined Term Bharat Mata Ki Jai': Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan Challenges RSS Amid CAA Row
Drawing examples from history to prove his point, Kerala CM Vijayan said a Muslim man named Azimullah Khan had coined the slogan 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai'.
Mar 26, 2024, 09:02 AM IST
Will no longer call RSS 'Sangh Parivar', it's a misnomer: Rahul Gandhi in latest attack
The RSS, meanwhile, welcomed the remarks, saying it is a compliment. "RSS means discipline, nationalism and all other good qualities. If somebody says that RSS is influencing the judiciary or any field, people should feel happy that something good will happen. It is a compliment given by Rahul Gandhi," the outfit said.
Mar 25, 2021, 12:17 PM IST
Two-child policy next on Sangh agenda? RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat calls for population control law
Bhagwat, however, said the final decision in this regard is to be taken by the government.
Jan 18, 2020, 11:45 AM IST
Steady flow of pilgrims at shrine, CM Pinarayi Vijayan slams sangh parivar
The Sabarimala shrine witnessed a steady flow of devotees on Friday, even as Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan came out in support of a senior IPS officer who was allegedly embroiled in a spat with Union Minister Pon Radhakrishnan two days ago.
Nov 23, 2018, 23:49 PM IST
Babri case can't be decided on 'aastha': Asaduddin Owaisi
MIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has said that the title suit of the Babri Masjid can be decided only on the basis of evidence and not on `aastha` (faith) as the Sangh Parivar is demanding.
Dec 04, 2017, 16:42 PM IST
RSS meet likely to be attended by Amit Shah, top leaders
The meeting, to be held at Keshav Dham in Vrindavan, will take stock of the work done by the organisations, a senior functionary said.
Aug 31, 2017, 22:29 PM IST
Sangh explains why Goa RSS Chief Subhash Velingkar was sacked
Goa RSS Chief Subhash Velingkar was sacked on Wednesday because of a language agitation he was leading -- against the BJP-led coalition government in the state -- was taking a political turn, a statement issued by the Hindu organisation said.
Aug 31, 2016, 22:03 PM IST
RSS turning temples into storehouses of arms: Kerala minister
In a Facebook post, Kerala’s Temple Affairs Minister Kadakampally Surendran alleged that the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh was trying to keep devotees away from shrines.
Aug 30, 2016, 11:55 AM IST
Those who consider India their country, should treat cow as mother: Jharkhand CM
Amid the raging controversy over cow vigilantism, Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das today said those who consider India as their country should treat cow as their mother.
Aug 20, 2016, 12:01 PM IST
MIM to provide legal aid to youth arrested in Hyderabad
MIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Friday said his party would provide legal aid to five youth arrested by the NIA but made it clear that it doesn`t support terrorism.
Jul 01, 2016, 17:45 PM IST
Asaduddin Owaisi says no to Uniform Civil Code; attacks RSS, rakes up Hindu Undivided Family tax rebates
In a major development, AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi on Monday clarified his stand on Uniform Civil Code.
Jun 21, 2016, 12:03 PM IST
Subramanian Swamy may soon form Virat Hindustan Sansadiya Sangam of MPs for grand Hindutva concept
Senior BJP leader and a proponent of Hindutva ideology Subramanian Swamy on Saturday said that he may form a forum of Members of Parliaments to advocate a larger Hindutva concept.
Apr 30, 2016, 12:42 PM IST
'No comparison between beef ban demand, call for liquor ban'
In remarks that may kick up a debate in poll-bound Kerala, a senior CPI(M) leader today said there is no comparison between Sangh Parivar's demand for a complete ban on beef and Catholic Church's call for a ban on liquor.
Apr 09, 2016, 20:09 PM IST
Government's actions will be dictated by ideology for which BJP was established: Amit Shah
Amit Shah said on Sunday that there was no question of compromising the core ideology of Sangh Parivar.
Mar 13, 2016, 19:11 PM IST
Sangh Parivar has problem not just with 'Azadi' but all words having Urdu, Persian origin: CPI (M)
Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader Mohd Salim on Friday said the Sangh Parivar has a problem with the word `Azadi` and all words which originate from Urdu and Persian.
Mar 04, 2016, 16:09 PM IST
RSS trying to pass their bigoted ideology as 'nationalism': Congress
The Congress on Friday hit out at the RSS and its affiliated groups for trying to "camouflage their bigoted ideology as nationalism".
Feb 20, 2016, 00:36 AM IST
CPI(M) MP gets threat and abusive calls after Facebook post
CPI(M) MP MB Rajesh on Wednesday claimed that he had received threats and abusive calls after he came out in support of JNU Students Union president Kanhaiya Kumar, who was arrested on sedition charges.
Feb 17, 2016, 16:29 PM IST
Will decide on Ram temple in Ayodhya after SC verdict: Kalraj Mishra
Union minister Kalraj Mishra has said government will take a call on construction of Ram temple at Ayodhya after the Supreme Court comes out with its verdict on the appeal against the Allahabad high court judgement on the title suit.
Feb 08, 2016, 15:30 PM IST
BJP, RSS working for betterment of Muslims: Indresh Kumar
Senior RSS leader Indresh Kumar on Sunday said the BJP and the Sangh Parivar were working for the upliftment and betterment of the Muslim community.
Feb 08, 2016, 11:27 AM IST
Galaxy of leaders speak against intolerance
A galaxy of personalities on Saturday joined the debate on growing intolerance with music maestro Zubin Mehta speaking against "ostracising" writers and authors that would amount to cultural dictatorship while RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan said tolerance and mutual respect was necessary.
Oct 31, 2015, 21:04 PM IST
