# RSS Leader Criticizes Taliban-Inspired Politics

- Topic: india
- Source: The Hindu
- Published: 2026-08-05
- Original: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/rss-aims-at-weakening-left-movement-says-vijayaraghavan/article71310083.ece
- Language: en
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A senior leader of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) has accused the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh of promoting Taliban-style politics in India. He claims the organization is weakening the Left movement and influencing the government's policies.

## Key takeaways

- The CPI(M) leader likened the RSS to the Taliban, accusing it of controlling the BJP and promoting a Uniform Civil Code.
- He criticized the RSS's agenda to remove special rights in Jammu and Kashmir and to Hinduize tribals in Manipur.
- The leader emphasized the Left's responsibility to resist what he called 'dangerous politics'.

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