RSS general secretary says regime change must occur through elections
Dattatreya Hosabale warned that anarchic forces are attempting to provoke Indian youth to create social unrest.
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale said on Wednesday that regime change must happen through elections rather than violence. Speaking to the media in New Delhi, Hosabale claimed that anarchic forces from both inside and outside India are attempting to incite the country's youth to cause unrest, according to The Hindu.
Hosabale was addressing the media following the conclusion of the Akhil Bharatiya Karyakari Mandal meeting, which started in Indore on Monday. He noted that Sangh members discussed youth anger regarding issues such as paper leaks and unemployment. He stated that while people may have political goals, stirring unrest or dividing society does not serve the public interest.
The general secretary cited the 2025 Gen Z movement in Nepal as an example of government change and suggested there may be a conspiracy behind current provocations. He suggested that grievances among the new generation should be addressed through positive dialogue. He also mentioned that the RSS had been part of the JP movement during his own youth.
Regarding the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise, Hosabale described the process as a routine matter. He said the exercise is necessary to correct poll records where deceased individuals remain listed or where one person appears in two locations. He also stated that the presence of non-citizens on voter lists poses a threat to social and economic security.
On the subject of reservation, Hosabale said it is a social welfare measure intended to heal historical injustice rather than a political tool. He argued that reservation should continue until those benefiting from it feel equality has been achieved. He added that any changes to the system should involve consultation with the beneficiaries.
