Few separatists creating turmoil in J&K, says RSS chief

March 7, 2011

Puttur, March 7: The people of Jammu and Ladakh, 4 lakh Kashmir Pandits, 33,000 Sikhs and a section of Muslims who are the residents of Kashmir desire Jammu and Kashmir to remain as an integral part of India.

It is only the minority population of separatists who are creating the entire turmoil. There is a need to take a firm decision so as to retain Jammu and Kashmir in our nation, said RSS Sarsangh Chalak Mohan Bhagavat.

He was addressing the RSS Swayamsevaks at a mammoth gathering 'Sanghik' organised at the premises of Vivekananda High School here on Sunday as a prologue to the annual meeting of Akhil Bharateeya Pratinidhi Sabha (ABPS) to be held from March 11. Putting across his thoughts over the Kashmir issue, he said the issue has been complicated by the government.

“Due to the wrong political decisions taken in the past, Kashmir became a sensitive matter. And the stand taken by us all these years, the way in which the problem has been addressed has augmented the problem rather than solving it. Perhaps India is the only nation in the world which is having uncertaininty over its own territory,” he lamented.

Expressing his concern over the vote bank politics, he criticised a section of political parties for differentiating between the voters. Just for the sake of minority votes, a political party dares to call India as a nation with majority terrorists (Hindus). If Hindus themselves are called as terrorists in their own nation, then what we can expect from such parties? he questioned.

Quoting the views of Noble laureate Rabindranath Tagore, Bhagavat said, Tagore in his essay on 'Swadeshi Samaj' has clearly said, a day will come when the Indians will find a way out to solve the problems prevailing between the Hindus and the Muslims in India and that solution will be in the form of Hindutva.

“Hinduism is the strength of our nation. Despite Muslim kings ruling India for about 500 years, none of their tactics could weaken the spirit of Hindu culture. But as the former President Dr A P J Abdul Kalam has said, the Hindus have remained as slaves because they refuse to use the power,” he opined.

Bhagavat asked all the RSS workers to work towards an objective that is to reform and strengthen the country. Passing remarks on those who join RSS with an intention to get a ticket in the election he said, “If you are joining RSS with the selfish motives then it is not the right place.”

RSS leader Suresh Joshi, Mangalore region Saha Sanghachalak Dr Vaman Shenoy, District-in-Charge Minister Krishna J Palemar, MP Nalin Kumar Kateel, MLA Yogish Bhat and others were present on the occassion.

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Siddaramaiah's camp on alert as Karnataka Congress leadership rift escalates

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November 27,2025

Bengaluru, Nov 27: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s camp is reportedly on alert as the Congress leadership tussle in the state intensifies, particularly amid speculation over the potential promotion of Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar. Siddaramaiah is said to be in a “wait-and-watch” mode after admitting to “confusion” earlier this week and urging the party to “put a full stop” to it.

Sources say his supporters are ready to act if senior leaders — including party chief Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi, and Rahul Gandhi — give any indication of backing Shivakumar. If the party insists on a leadership change, Siddaramaiah’s camp has a list of alternatives, underscoring the deep rift between the two leaders. One possible candidate is Home Minister G. Parameshwara, a Siddaramaiah loyalist and influential Dalit leader.

The strategy was reportedly finalized at a meeting led by PWD Minister Satish Jarkiholi, another Siddaramaiah supporter, who stressed that Delhi leaders need to resolve the issue. Kharge and the Gandhis are expected to meet soon, after which Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar may be summoned to Delhi.

Shivakumar has largely stayed non-confrontational, publicly endorsing Siddaramaiah and downplaying speculation about his own ambitions. However, he has made pointed comments emphasizing the importance of honoring promises, directed at Siddaramaiah.

The feud traces back to the 2023 state election, when Siddaramaiah was chosen as Chief Minister while Shivakumar, who led the party’s campaign, was made Deputy CM and state party chief — a departure from the Congress’ usual “one post per person” rule.

There were also hints of a prior understanding that Siddaramaiah would step down midway through the term. As the halfway mark passed last week, Shivakumar-aligned lawmakers have ramped up pressure on the party for a leadership change, with Shivakumar himself hinting at stepping down as state party chief to pursue the top job.

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