Sree Krishna Jayanti processions part of RSS’ political project: Jayarajan
CPI(M) leader P. Jayarajan has criticized Sree Krishna Jayanti processions in Kerala, labeling them as a political project by the RSS to expand its influence. He argues that these celebrations were introduced to build a base among families and contrasts them with traditional social reform processions.
Why it matters
It reflects the ongoing political and cultural tensions between left-wing and right-wing ideologies in Kerala.
Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)] leader P. Jayarajan has alleged that Sree Krishna Jayanti processions in Keralam are part of an “RSS political project” aimed at expanding its influence among families in the State.
Mr. Jayarajan said processions marking ‘Chathaya Dinam’, the birth anniversary of social reformer Sree Narayana Guru, were the only such processions seen on the streets of Keralam earlier.
He alleged that Sree Krishna Jayanti celebrations were subsequently introduced as part of the RSS’ efforts to build a political base among families. He was speaking in a recent podcast series of the CPI(M)’s Kannur district committee.
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