Controversy Over RSS Swayamsevaks' School Drill Detention
A group of RSS workers was detained and later released after allegedly trespassing into a government school in Tamil Nadu. The BJP condemned the police action, accusing the DMK government of having an anti-national mindset. The incident coincided with the RSS's centenary celebrations.
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In Tamil Nadu, a group of RSS workers faced detention after allegedly trespassing on a government school premises. Police registered a case following a complaint from the school authorities, leading to tensions between the BJP and the ruling DMK government.
The BJP has strongly criticized the police action, labeling it as a display of the state's "anti-national mindset." Tamil Nadu BJP president and other party leaders have condemned the arrest, linking it to the larger context of the RSS's centenary celebrations and accusing the government of curtailing patriotic activities.
The controversy comes as the RSS marks its 100th anniversary, and its chief Mohan Bhagwat emphasized the need for self-reliance, underlining the organization's continued influence and agenda. This incident adds a layer of political drama to the RSS's significant milestone.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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