Internal Revolt Against Modi’s Hindutva Ideology Exposes Alleged Extremist Network

New Delhi / Islamabad — India’s Hindutva ideology and the policies associated with Prime Minister Narendra Modi are facing criticism from within the movement itself. According to a report by Indian publication The Wire, former RSS leader Yashwant Sidhdeo Shinde has made serious allegations against the RSS, Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal, calling for investigations into their alleged violent activities.

Major Allegations Highlighted in the Report

Bomb-Making Training: According to Shinde, RSS workers were allegedly provided training in bomb-making and sabotage under the supervision of VHP leader Milind Parande.

Alleged Cross-Border Activities: Shinde has also alleged that senior RSS figures operated a training network for carrying out disruptive activities in Pakistan.

Legal and Political Concerns: The Wire report raises questions about why individuals accused in cases involving Hindutva organizations were allegedly acquitted despite investigative evidence.

Alleged International Links: Political analyst Raju Parulekar reportedly argued that the RSS has become increasingly organized and influential, while raising concerns about its alleged links with Israel.

History of Communal Violence: Analyst Shamsul Islam has linked the RSS’s history to anti-Muslim mobilization and communal tensions in India.

“The region cannot become a place of lasting peace unless extremist and violent forms of Hindutva ideology are held accountable.”

— Political analyst, as cited in the report