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Aug 20, 2026 at 7:14 AM ET
Rahul Gandhi attacks RSS ideology at Rajiv Gandhi event
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Rahul Gandhi, speaking at “Hara Bhara Swaraj: A Tribute to Rajiv Gandhi's Vision,” said India’s ideological contest is about how people understand themselves, freedom and their place in society. He contrasted the RSS worldview with Mahatma Gandhi’s idea of “Swaraj,” saying no organization or individual can claim to know the truth for everyone.
WHO: Rahul Gandhi
WHAT: Rahul Gandhi criticized the RSS worldview and contrasted it with Mahatma Gandhi’s “Swaraj” during a programme tribute to Rajiv Gandhi.
WHEN: Reported Aug 19, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: India
WHY: He made the remarks as a reaction to what he described as the RSS’s worldview, contrasting it with Mahatma Gandhi’s “Swaraj.”
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