RSS leaders have now become a part of Modi’s army and the Sangh has become just a mask. Former editor of The Indian Express and former Union Minister Arun Shourie has said this. He said that BJP is no longer a party but an election machine, which has RSS which other parties do not have. If the opposition unites, then only can they challenge the BJP.
During an interview with The Indian Express, Arun Shourie was asked if there was anyone inside or outside the BJP who could challenge him. To this the former Union Minister said that there is no threat to BJP from inside as they have one resource which others do not have and that is RSS cadre. The RSS is arguing that its agenda is being executed. The top leadership of the RSS is now just a mask. The second rank leaders and cadres of the Sangh have been co-opted by Modi and are now part of his army. On the other hand, if we talk about the opposition parties, it is difficult to challenge the BJP as it has become an election winning machine. It is possible to challenge BJP only if the opposition is united.
During this, Arun Shourie was also asked whether he feels that the media is to blame for not raising the issue related to the insecurities of the majority and that is why the BJP’s strategy is working so well?
Arun Shourie said that yes, this is true. Nobody ever paid attention to the early activities of the RSS and our ignorance also contributed to what is happening today. We are surprised to see the situation today, when they are doing what they said. The RSS has always said – “We do what we tell you”, but we have never listened to them. Besides, we never paid attention to the people they were gathering.
RSS working since 1940 to bring sadhus with them
The RSS has been working since the 1940s to bring groups like sadhus into its fold. This is an influential group in the society, whom people listen to and their words have an impact on the lives of the people. At the same time, we have never tried to reach out to them and ensure that they do not become a medium for spreading the ideology of the RSS. Because of our neglect, it became easy for the RSS to have such people in its fold.