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

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News18•16-12-2025, 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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