The rape and murder of a trainee doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital featured prominently in the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh’s (RSS) three-day Samanvaya Baithak in Kerala’s Palakkad which concluded on Monday.
Despite expressing its concern over the incident, the RSS reiterated its stance on the imposition of the President’s Rule in West Bengal, stating that such action would “destabilise an elected government”. The RSS, however, urged the government to revisit the laws to fast-track the process to get justice and requested to regulate a specific type of content on OTT and entertainment platforms.
“Th RSS has called for stringent regulation of a specific type of content on OTT platforms and other forms of entertainment media. The organization pointed out a disturbing trend where individuals involved in heinous crimes are often found to have consumed specific types of content for prolonged periods,” said Sunil Ambekar, RSS Akhil Bharatiya Prachar Pramukh (national publicity in-charge).
The RSS stressed that such content not only desensitises individuals but it may also encourage deviant and deranged behaviour, contributing to the moral and social decay of society. They urged the government to take immediate action to curb the accessibility of such content, stressing on protection of societal values.
Reacting to the demand of imposing President’s Rule in Bengal, Ambekar said, “It is the government’s call but the RSS thinks that such measure would undermine the democratic process and destabilise an elected government. Instead, we call for a more thoughtful approach, urging the state government to take swift and appropriate action to address the situation without resorting to extreme measures.”
This dual stance by the RSS—supporting democratic stability while advocating for stricter media regulations—highlights its broader concern for maintaining both the integrity of governance and the moral fabric of society, said a senior RSS functionary.
In the wake of the tragic incident involving a resident woman doctor in West Bengal, the need to revisit and strengthen women’s laws has never been more urgent, added the functionary.
Over 472 women’s conferences have been held across the country, with more than five lakh women participating. The consensus is clear. The RSS said that the government needs to fast-track the legal process to ensure timely justice for victims.
About the alleged persecution of Hindus in Bangladesh, the RSS and its affiliated organisations have taken a stand, pushing for international support and urging the Indian government to take a firm stance. Detailed reports presented by various organization paint a grim picture, and the urgency to address these issues is palpable.
“This isn’t just a diplomatic concern; it is a humanitarian crisis,” said Ambekar.
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