Mangaluru: Congress spokesperson M.G. Hegde has questioned why the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) is registered in over 70 countries, including Canada, England, and Australia, but remains unregistered in India. During a press conference in Mangaluru, Hegde pointed out that although the RSS claims to be a cultural organization, it operates without registration in its own nation. He reminded attendees that the RSS was banned during British rule in 1940, only to be permitted to continue its activities in 1942 after providing a written assurance. Hegde called on the government to explain why the organization has not registered even after 90 years of its existence.
He accused the RSS of raising significant donations for cultural and educational initiatives while failing to disclose its financial activities. “If it is a purely cultural organization, why does it need to raise funds on such a large scale? Why is there no audit or regulatory oversight on these funds?” he questioned. Additionally, he suggested that the RSS, despite operating in multiple countries, has avoided compliance with Indian registration laws. Hegde urged the government to promote transparency in the organization’s operations and funding.