Debate Over RSS Registration and Legal Status Intensifies in Karnataka
Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge has questioned the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's (RSS) legal status and called for its formal registration, transparency in finances, and disclosure of organizational details. RSS leaders, including Mohan Bhagwat, reject these demands as politically motivated, noting the group operates under constitutional rights without mandatory registration. Legal experts highlight that while registration is not compulsory for such associations, formal registration could increase accountability. Critics argue that registration would subject RSS to greater scrutiny, while supporters emphasize its socio-cultural role and voluntary work.