Appropriate decision, strengthens democracy: RSS on revocation of ban on government servants from taking part in Sangh work

Aditi Tandon

New Delhi, July 22

The RSS on Monday welcomed the government orders revoking a long standing ban on government servant participation in activities of the Sangh and said the decision to revoke the ban is appropriate and one that strengthens democracy.

RSS all India communications chief Sunil Ambekar in first reactions to the department of personnel and training’s July 9 order revoking the ban said the past government for political reasons imposed this ban.

“For the last 99 years, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh has been continuously involved in the reconstruction of the nation and service to the society. Due to the contribution of the Sangh in national security, unity-integrity and taking the society along during times of natural disaster, various types of leadership of the country have also praised the role of the Sangh from time to time,” Ambekar said.

He said due to its political interests, the then government (read Congress) had baselessly banned the government employees from participating in the activities of a constructive organisation like the Sangh. 

“The present decision (of DOPT) of the government is appropriate and strengthens the democratic system of India,” Ambekar said.

The government orders come ahead of RSS preparations to mark its centenary year on Vijayadashmi in 2025.

The ban was imposed in 1966 and subsequently reiterated through the years.