Madhya Pradesh Congress MLA Bhairo Singh Parihar's video admitting his association with the RSS goes viral, causing internal turmoil within the Congress party.
MP News: A statement by Madhya Pradesh Congress MLA Bhairo Singh Parihar is rapidly circulating on social media, where he openly acknowledges his connection with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). This statement is particularly striking given the Congress leadership's consistent criticism of the RSS ideology. Let's examine the details of this situation.
Congress MLA's Viral Statement
Bhairo Singh Parihar, the Congress MLA from the Sukser constituency in Madhya Pradesh, is currently under scrutiny for a recent statement. A video circulating rapidly on social media shows him publicly praising the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and declaring his affiliation with the organization. He explicitly stated, "Even though I am a Congress MLA, I am associated with the Sangh."
When and Where Was the Statement Made?
The video is from a public event held in the Agar-Malwa region, where MLA Bhairo Singh Parihar was the chief guest. When invited to speak, he began his address by praising the RSS.
He said, "National President sir, and all of you sitting here, you might also think that you are not Congress leaders because you are associated with the Sangh. I respect you. I am also associated with the Sangh. Even being a Congressman, many Sangh officials are my acquaintances, and I have done so much work for the Sangh."
Open Admission of Sangh Connections
Parihar clearly stated in his address that senior officials of the Sangh are his close acquaintances and that he has been associated with them for a long time. He also claimed to have worked on the ground for the Sangh on numerous occasions.
He stated, "Even two years ago, I mediated in a political dispute when the MLA from Garot seat was taken away by the police. I resolved the matter by meeting the Chief Minister."
Political Upheaval Within Congress
Parihar's statement has created internal unrest within the Congress party. Many party leaders are uncomfortable with this revelation, especially considering that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has repeatedly denounced the RSS ideology as being against democracy on public platforms.
Rahul Gandhi and several senior Congress leaders have repeatedly described the Sangh as a threat to India's diverse fabric. However, a Congress MLA openly declaring his closeness to the Sangh raises questions about the party's ideology and discipline.
