Priyank Kharge vows legal fight, renews demand for RSS registration after Bengaluru court summons
Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge has vowed to fight a criminal defamation case filed against him regarding his comments on the RSS. He has simultaneously renewed his demand for the RSS to register as an official organization to ensure transparency.
Why it matters
The case highlights the ongoing ideological and legal friction between the Congress party and the RSS in India.
Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge, facing a defamation case vis-à-vis the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), on Sunday (June 29, 2026) said the Constitution and law “are on our side,” and that there was nothing to be afraid of.
The article covers the legal developments and the Minister's perspective without endorsing his claims.
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