A political clash unfolded as the BJP criticized Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge for his remarks against the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), a nationalist organization. Kharge had accused the RSS of engaging in money laundering and questioned its sources of funding during a speech in Bengaluru.
The BJP responded strongly, defending the RSS and accusing Kharge of maligning nationalist institutions. BJP leaders emphasized the significant role played by the RSS in India’s history and criticized Kharge’s statements as baseless and reflective of his mental state.
The confrontation escalated with BJP leaders challenging Kharge to engage directly with the RSS and accusing the Congress of deliberately defaming nationalist forces. The remarks by Kharge were met with counterattacks from various BJP spokespersons, who labeled his comments as frustration and despair.
