No Rift with BJP, Party Free to Choose its President: RSS
The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), the ideological mentor of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has categorically stated that there is no friction between the two organizations regarding the delay in choosing the BJP’s president. Top RSS leader Arun Kumar has made it clear that the BJP is free to elect its president, and the RSS will continue to work with the party on national issues.
The statement comes as a clarification to the ongoing speculation about the delay in the election of the BJP’s president, with some reports suggesting that there may be differences between the RSS and the BJP over the leadership issue. However, Arun Kumar, the RSS’ Joint Secretary, has put all such speculations to rest, stating that there is no rift between the two organizations.
“We are not in any kind of conflict or discord with the BJP. The BJP is a democratic party and it has its own process of electing its president. We respect that,” Kumar said in an interview. He emphasized that the RSS will continue to work with the BJP on national issues, regardless of who becomes the party’s president.
Kumar’s statement assumes significance, as it comes at a time when the BJP is facing a leadership crisis, with several top leaders, including current President Amit Shah, being speculated as potential candidates for the top post. The delay in the election of the president has led to speculation about differences between the RSS and the BJP, but Kumar’s statement has put all such speculations to rest.
The RSS has its own affiliates, which are responsible for electing their leaders. Kumar explained that all 32 RSS affiliates have their own election process, and the organization does not interfere in the internal affairs of its affiliates. He emphasized that the RSS’ role is limited to providing guidance and support to its affiliates, and not to dictate their decisions.
“We don’t have any say in the election of the BJP president. The BJP is a democratic party and it has its own process of electing its leader. We respect that,” Kumar said. He added that the RSS will continue to work with the BJP, as it has been doing so for decades, and that the relationship between the two organizations is built on trust and mutual respect.
The RSS’ statement is likely to ease tensions within the BJP, which has been facing internal conflicts over the delay in the election of its president. The party’s National Executive Committee is responsible for electing the president, but so far, no meeting has been convened to discuss the issue.
The delay in the election of the president has led to speculation about a rift between the RSS and the BJP, with some reports suggesting that the RSS is unhappy with the BJP’s leadership. However, Kumar’s statement has put all such speculations to rest, and it is clear that the RSS is committed to working with the BJP on national issues, regardless of who becomes the party’s president.
In conclusion, the RSS’ statement has put to rest all speculation about a rift between the two organizations. The statement makes it clear that the RSS respects the BJP’s democratic process and will continue to work with the party on national issues. The delay in the election of the BJP’s president may have caused some tension within the party, but it is clear that the RSS is committed to supporting the party and working with it to achieve its goals.
Source: https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/india/no-friction-between-us-bjp-free-to-elect-its-chief-rss/amp
