At an RSS media conclave in Bengaluru, a former RSS Prachar Pramukh, S Vadiraj, stated that caste is a reality shaping Indian identity and asserted that the Congress and communists have no right to claim BR Ambedkar's legacy. He argued that Ambedkar criticized both parties, making their claims invalid. The conclave, organized by the Vishwa Samvada Kendra (VSK), the RSS's media wing, is part of the RSS's centenary celebrations and included participation from media students and journalists.