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Politics
RSS asserts right to protest for all, cautions against anti‑national elements
✍️ Amar Ujala
🗓 01 Nov 2026, 06:59 AM
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The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh said that every citizen has the right to protest, but urged people to stay vigilant against forces it described as anti‑national.
The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) issued a statement affirming that the right to protest is a democratic entitlement for all citizens of India. The organization emphasized that peaceful dissent is an essential part of the country's democratic fabric.
In the same statement, the RSS warned the public to be cautious of groups it termed "anti‑national forces" that could exploit protests for disruptive or subversive purposes. It urged citizens to remain vigilant and ensure that demonstrations do not become a platform for activities that threaten national unity.
The RSS did not name any specific organisations or individuals, but the warning reflects its long‑standing stance on safeguarding national integrity while supporting legitimate democratic expression. Analysts note that the comment comes amid a series of recent protests across the country on various social and economic issues.
Political observers say the RSS’s remarks aim to balance support for civil liberties with a call for responsible activism, a narrative the group has consistently promoted in public discourse.
In the same statement, the RSS warned the public to be cautious of groups it termed "anti‑national forces" that could exploit protests for disruptive or subversive purposes. It urged citizens to remain vigilant and ensure that demonstrations do not become a platform for activities that threaten national unity.
The RSS did not name any specific organisations or individuals, but the warning reflects its long‑standing stance on safeguarding national integrity while supporting legitimate democratic expression. Analysts note that the comment comes amid a series of recent protests across the country on various social and economic issues.
Political observers say the RSS’s remarks aim to balance support for civil liberties with a call for responsible activism, a narrative the group has consistently promoted in public discourse.