When it comes to the issue of national security, the RSS has set an example in public life by not only extending unequivocal support to the government of the day but also urging the people to make sacrifices, maintain unity, and rise above partisan interests.
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News1816-12-2025, 16:02

Vijay Diwas: RSS Prioritized Nation Over Politics in Wars; A Lesson for Today's Opposition.

  • RSS consistently supported Congress governments during 1962, 1965, and 1971 wars, setting aside ideological differences for national security.
  • In 1971, ABKM urged strong government action against Pakistan; ABPS later praised PM Indira Gandhi for Bangladesh's formation, despite her anti-RSS stance.
  • During the 1962 India-China War, RSS's ABKM supported the Nehru government, calling for public unity and contributions to the National Defence Fund.
  • In 1965, RSS backed the government against Pakistan's Operation Gibraltar, urging decisive action to resolve the Kashmir issue.
  • The article contrasts RSS's historical approach with current opposition's "petty politics" on national security, emphasizing unity over partisan interests.

Why It Matters: RSS's historical support for national security over politics offers a crucial lesson for today's opposition.

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