RSS Critique of Nehru
RSS Critique of Nehru The RSS has long maintained a sharp ideological and political critique of Jawaharlal Nehru, viewing him as the primary architect of a secular, socialist, Western-oriented India that conflicted with its vision of cultural nationalism rooted in Hindutva. This opposition dates to the pre-Independence period and intensified after 1947, particularly over the 1948 ban on the RSS following Mahatma Gandhi’s assassination. Ideological Criticisms RSS ideologues and affiliated voices (including writings associated with M.S. Golwalkar and later commentaries in outlets like Organiser) have consistently framed Nehru’s approach as alien to Indian civilizational values: • Westernized secularism and cultural disconnect: Nehru is portrayed as too European in outlook, perpetuating colonial-era political culture and social philosophy. Critics argue he viewed India “from the prism of Europe” and lacked deep affinity for Indian (Hindu) culture and traditions. His secularis...