Rahul Gandhi says RSS influence in Sainik Schools is rising unnecessarily
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi told a defence committee that the RSS is expanding its role in Sainik Schools beyond what is needed.
During a session of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence in New Delhi, Congress legislator Rahul Gandhi asserted that the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh is expanding its role in Sainik Schools across India beyond what is required. He labeled the growing involvement as unnecessary and warned it could affect the schools' secular character. The committee's chairperson responded by demanding concrete proof of the alleged influence.
Officials noted that no documentation was offered during the hearing. The exchange underscores the ongoing political friction over the presence of ideological groups in defence-related education. No immediate legislative or policy measures were announced following the discussion.
Why it matters
Allegations of RSS influence in military schools raise questions about the secular nature of defence education and political oversight.
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