Priyank Kharge’s RSS remarks trigger political storm in Karnataka

way2barak, June 9: A fresh political controversy has erupted in Karnataka after Home Minister Priyank Kharge renewed his attack on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), drawing sharp reactions fromBJP leaders and intensifying the war of words between the ruling Congress and the opposition.

Soon after assuming charge as Home Minister in Chief Minister DK Shivakumar’s cabinet, Priyank Kharge posted a message on social media platform X that was widely interpreted as a warning to the BJP and the RSS. The post has reignited a long-running ideological battle between the Congress leader and the Sangh Parivar.

In his June 7 post, Kharge questioned why BJP leaders appeared worried despite him having held the Home portfolio for less than 48 hours. He alleged that attempts were being made to target him through the RSS and claimed he was receiving threats. He further remarked that the RSS should keep documents ready for registration, a statement that immediately sparked political reactions.