Permissions come from Constitution, not from shouting Jai Shri Ram: Dalit Sangharsha Samiti

Criticizing the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), the Dalit Sangharsha Samiti alleged that the organization has consistently worked against the spirit of the Indian Constitution and democratic values, but was forced to abide by the Constitution during the patha sanchalana (route march) held in Chittapur town in Kalaburagi district of Karnataka on November 16.

Addressing a press conference in Kalaburagi on November 24, Samiti State Convenor Arjun Bhadre said that RSS had to comply with the Constitution and laws when route march was allowed in Chittapur on November 16, 2025, as per court directives, for the first time in its 100-year history. He stated that the organization should realize that the permissions are due to constitutional provisions and not by shouting slogans like ‘Jai Shri Ram’.

Taking exception to RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s recent statement on the organization’s registration status, he accused him of making derogatory and irresponsible comments that undermine the Constitution. Bhadre claimed that India’s constitutional framework was built on tolerance, pluralism and equality, but these values ​​were undermined by social forces aligned with the RSS.

Mr. Bhadre said the RSS continues to promote caste divisions and spread harmful ideas that threaten social harmony and democracy. “Recently, a group of Maoist members in Maharashtra laid down their arms. They adopted the Constitution and the national flag during the government’s rehabilitation programme. If armed rebels can abide by the Constitution, why can’t the RSS?”