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Arvind Kejriwal, the former Chief Minister of Delhi and leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), has launched a direct challenge to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), the ideological parent organization of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). In a letter addressed to RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, Kejriwal poses five pointed questions that probe the BJP's actions and the RSS's role in shaping the political landscape of India.
Kejriwal's letter highlights his growing concern over the direction the BJP-led government is taking India. He argues that the current political climate is detrimental to the country's democracy and could lead to its downfall. His primary focus is on questioning the actions of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP's overall approach to governance.
One of the central questions Kejriwal raises concerns the RSS's age limit for retirement. This limit has been applied to veteran BJP leaders like LK Advani and Murli Manohar Joshi, but Kejriwal asks if it will be applied to PM Modi, who is currently 73. He explicitly inquires whether PM Modi will step down when he reaches the age of 75.
Kejriwal further draws attention to a specific incident from June 2023 where PM Modi accused a political leader of corruption, only for that leader to later join the BJP. This perceived inconsistency raises a serious question for Kejriwal: 'Does this not pain you?' he asks Bhagwat, challenging the RSS's principles of integrity and ethical conduct.
Another key issue highlighted by Kejriwal is the alleged misuse of central agencies like the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to destabilize opposition-led governments and pave the way for BJP control. He questions whether this practice aligns with the values of the RSS and its supposed commitment to fair play and democratic principles.
Adding fuel to the fire, Kejriwal refers to BJP President JP Nadda's statement during the Lok Sabha elections, where he reportedly declared that the BJP does not need the RSS. This comment is seen by Kejriwal as a sign of the BJP's growing disregard for the RSS's guidance and influence. He asks Bhagwat how he reacted to this statement, underscoring the apparent rift between the RSS and its political offspring.
Kejriwal concludes his letter by reminding the RSS that it is the mother organization of the BJP and, therefore, bears a responsibility to ensure the party adheres to its principles and operates ethically. He demands a response from Mohan Bhagwat to the five questions he has posed, leaving the RSS chief with a challenging dilemma: Will he address Kejriwal's concerns directly or remain silent, leaving the BJP's actions open to further scrutiny and criticism?
Source: Arvind Kejriwal's 5 questions to RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on BJP's politics