Sun Mar 23 12:20:30 UTC 2025: ## RSS Condemns Karnataka’s Muslim Quota, Highlights “One Nation, One Culture”

**Bengaluru, India –** The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), a prominent Hindu nationalist organization, has vehemently criticized the Karnataka government’s recent decision to grant a four percent reservation in government contracts to Muslims. RSS General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale stated on Sunday that such a quota is unconstitutional and contradicts the vision of B.R. Ambedkar, the architect of the Indian Constitution. Hosabale cited previous court decisions striking down similar religion-based reservation attempts in Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra.

Addressing reporters at the conclusion of the RSS’s Akhil Bharatiya Pratinidhi Sabha, Hosabale also commented on other issues. He criticized the glorification of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, contrasting him with his brother Dara Shikoh, whom he lauded for promoting social harmony. He further praised figures like Maharana Pratap for resisting Mughal rule, emphasizing that those who resisted invaders should be considered freedom fighters. He warned against those with an “invader mindset” and stressed the importance of upholding Indian ethos.

While asserting that the RSS does not dictate day-to-day governance to the central government, Hosabale stated that the organization conveys its views through its network of workers in various fields. He also downplayed the RSS’s role in the construction of the Ram temple in Ayodhya, attributing the achievement to Hindu society as a whole.

Hosabale emphasized that Hindu identity is not a source of shame but a source of pride, encompassing nationalistic, spiritual, and civilizational aspects. He acknowledged ongoing challenges in reforming Hindu society, citing issues such as untouchability and gender inequality as areas requiring further attention. He highlighted the RSS’s efforts in addressing casteism, noting inter-caste marriages among its members.

Regarding the BJP’s upcoming national president appointment, Hosabale stressed the RSS’s non-interference in internal party matters. He further elaborated on the RSS’s concept of “One Nation, One Culture,” emphasizing its roots in India’s rich heritage and the need to challenge those who present a distorted narrative of the nation’s history and identity. He concluded by reaffirming the RSS’s commitment to the ongoing struggle of decolonizing the Indian mind.

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