Recently the Haryana government withdrew two orders, issued in 1967 and 1980, which restrained its employees from taking part in the activities of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), Jamaat-e-Islam. With this decision, now Haryana government employees can take part in RSS and Jamaat-e-Islam’s respective activities. The order prompted strong reactions from various think tanks of India.
BJP worker, advocate Devendra Sharma said, “I welcome the decision of Khattar Govt to abolish order which restricted participation of Govt employees in RSS activities as it will lead to an integration of Nationalist cultural values in Govt employees it is a much desirable step. At the same time, the government lifted the ban on Jamaat-e-Islam activities also which is dangerous. I am afraid this will further fuel rabid Islamification of treacherously sensitive Mewat region that is harshly affecting the adjacent areas also. Law and order are not a game of parity, instead of balancing dribbling Govt must initiate serious measures to control the radicalization of the Mewat region.”
Advocate Rohini Salian, a former Special Public Prosecutor of Maharashtra told Afternoon Voice, “All the governments should ban all those members who are affiliated from police to executives Judiciary and also Lawmakers and government employees from associating with all political communal religious organizations. Once a constitutional oath is taken, they are supposed to salute only mother India and the Indian flag. As per the constitution, we elect our representatives who are supposed to govern the nation ably.”
Bharat Dabholkar, Veteran Actor and Director said, “I think whatever rules apply to government employees regarding participating in activities of other organizations, should apply to RSS.”
Preeti Sharma Menon of Aam Aadmi Party said, “We must all remember that at one time our venerated leader Shri Sardar Patel had banned the RSS. It is and has been an anti-national, political outfit. It is shocking that Haryana CM has disrespected the order of Sardarbhai Patel and other founding fathers of our nation. The AAP condemns this unequivocally as it is against the constitution.”
Prof. Dr Sunil Baliram Gaikwad, Former MP from Latur said, “The Haryana government welcomes the revocation of the ban on participation of government employees in the RSS as the RSS is a social organization and no one has any objection to its participation. Should not be. I think it is a good decision in the public interest.”
Suresh Nakhua, BJP Mumbai Unit Spokesperson said, “RSS is the World’s largest volunteer and social organization. If government employees can take part in other organized programs of Institutes and Clubs for social service; then why can’t they take part in RSS? It’s the most Nationalistic organization I have ever seen. They firstly respond to any crisis and calamity. So this decision is well appreciated and should be followed by all states in the country that work with the central government.”
Dr Satveer Sinh Maratha, a member of Panipat Atal Mandal said, “This is a diplomatic and intelligent political move by the Haryana State Government. It is to keep a balance between the farmers and the government. Haryana is an Agro-cultural and traditional Warrior region of India. The BJP Government here is impartial and works in brotherhood. This decision will be implied till Manohar Lal Khattar’s BJP Governance is there in our province. Tomorrow as Bhupinder Singh Hooda’s Congress gains power in the state, this well-versed decision will be halted for sure.”
Amandeep Singh, a farmer in the Tech domain said, “Desperate attempt of ‘Bhagwakaran’ of red tape which will give control to RSS in any to every government sector despite the ruling party’s orientation towards Hinduism. The governments change after five years; however, the red tape stays for decades.”
Nishant Varma, a veteran political analyst said, “The purpose of the Ban was to not let Govt employees be brainwashed with religious, Fascist ideology, which is definitely against the basic essence of ‘Constitution of India’. Such abolition as a balancing act by lifting the ban on RSS and Jamaat e Islami together is completely unacceptable in a Nation where Govt employees are restricted from voicing dissent towards the Ruling Dispensation and any Govt criticism lands them into Suspension from Service and/or Criminal cases filed against such employees.”
Varma further stated that “Our constitution doesn’t allow any serving government employee to indulge in Political inclinations, such abolition would only fuel Anti-Constitutional inducement of thoughts into serving government employees. I call it “Bhagwa Karan” of government institutions which is evidently visible already in many ministries and government, independent agencies. RSS has been instrumental in igniting anti-National sentiments since Independence, No Khattar is Greater Patriot than Sardar Patel (who banned RSS, and allowed them back only on one condition-No participation in Indian politics, which they adhere officially to date), and this says it all. Lastly, I ask Mr Haryana CM, does he know that RSS is not even a Registered Organization with any government agency? So, who is he trying to please?”
Aakash Pandey, a Right-wing activist from Varanasi said, “This is a politically balanced act by lifting the ban on RSS and Jamaat-e-Islam together. This move can never be considered as a brave move, this is appeasement.”
