'All-Male Cult': Rahul Gandhi Slams RSS, Invokes Shiva-Shakti
Rahul Gandhi slams the RSS as an all-male cult, contrasting its ideology with his belief in Shiva-Shakti and alleging support from women within the group.
In a blistering attack on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, has labelled the organization an "all-male, anti-constitutional cult." Taking to X, the Congress leader claimed that the RSS operates on a belief system where women are viewed as the property of men, contrasting this with his own spiritual and political conviction in Shiva-Shakti.
The Clash of Ideologies
Rahul Gandhi expressed a sense of satisfaction in his ongoing political battle against the RSS, rooting his opposition in the concept of Shiva-Shakti—the divine union of masculine and feminine energies. He argued that this belief puts him in direct opposition to the gender dynamics of the RSS.
"The RSS is an all-male, anti-constitutional cult that believes women are the property of men. I believe in Shiva-Shakti. That's why it gives me such joy to fight them," Gandhi posted.
Adding a layer of internal friction to his claim, Gandhi asserted that he is not alone in this fight, suggesting that many women associated with the organization actually support his cause.
Allegations of Violence and 'Thuggery'
This latest outburst follows a series of accusations made by the Congress leader regarding the treatment of protesters. On October 10, Gandhi alleged that "goons" from the RSS had perpetrated violence against young people and women during protests surrounding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
He further targeted the administration, claiming that the Delhi Police, under the leadership of Amit Shah, had descended into "thuggery" by providing a license for RSS-BJP workers to unleash violence on citizens.
Targeting the 'Villains'
Rahul Gandhi did not mince words when referring to the top leadership of the current establishment. He specifically named Narendra Modi, Amit Shah, Mohan Bhagwat, Gyanesh Kumar, and Ajit Doval, describing them as the "villains" of the current political narrative.
Claiming that the space for these leaders is "slowly closing," Gandhi urged the youth of India to continue their protests and maintain their momentum in defending the Constitution. He went as far as to challenge the authorities to arrest them, stating, "We are surrounding you, and we are not going to back down."
Context of the Attack
These remarks come at a time when the RSS was conducting its annual Vijayadashami celebrations at the Reshimbagh Ground in Nagpur, marking the concluding year of its centenary celebrations.