Know the RSS: Based on Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh Documents

by Shamsul Islam, Pharos (Foreword)

Introduction Is it true that the RSS idolizes fascism & Hitler? Is RSS loyal to National Flag? Is RSS loyal to Constitution of India? Does RSS have faith in Democracy, Secularism and Federalism? Why was RSS banned after the murder of Gandhiji? Did RSS support the Freedom Movement? Does RSS respect martyrs of the Freedom Movement like Bhagat Singh? How does non-political RSS manipulate national politics? Is BJP independent of RSS? Is RSS helping organizations like ISI? Does RSS believe in Two-Nation Theory like pre-Partition Muslim League? Endnotes

Genres: Politics, Nonfiction, History

48 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2018

Reviews

[Shihab Khan · Rating 2 out of 5]

The book is extremely short and polemical. It's more like the rant of a secular liberal Indian. Although it seeks to provide an extremely short introduction to the ideology of the RSS, it isn't able to highlight the nuances and the breadth of the organization's views. It could be due to the short size of the book but the author doesn't even make any attempt to give out any disclaimers regarding his conclusions and judgements. Also, there's no talk on the history of the organisation's formative processes. It's written in a Question and Answer format, which may be problematic for readers looking to get a comprehensive view about the organisation.

[Kenneth · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very crisp book on the nefarious ideology that's espoused by the RSS. The author, throughout the book, has only quoted from the writings of RSS ideologues to highlight their hate politics and their deceitful perspectives on key issues. Wonderful book that makes for light reading.

[Vipin Sirigiri · Rating 2 out of 5]

Short. Biased.

[Shankar Singh · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book serves as a primer on the RSS, more of a concise introduction. Written in a question–answer format, it offers a succinct overview of the organization’s structure and ideology. The author draws critical parallels between the RSS and the ideologies of Fascism and Nazism, quoting much of the discussion in the writings and statements of M.S. Golwalkar.

Several questions are raised about the authenticity, ideology, and brand of nationalism promoted by the RSS. To be fair, the book doesn’t reveal much that isn’t already known to those familiar with the subject. However, it could be a general introduction to a newcomer. The author attempts to pack a wide range of ideas into a slim volume, so readers shouldn’t expect an in-depth analysis.

[Karthick · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book talks about impact of RSS before Independence india

how RSS ideology and Hitler Nazism are same
RSS rejection of Indian tricolor flag
RSS didnt support Indian freedom fighter revolution against british
RSS support on two nation theory

This book simply talks about how Religious fundamentalism and follower spread hatred towards minorities.

[Mir Hussain · Rating 4 out of 5]

Succinctly captures the position of RSS on key points and gives a glimpse of their actions and views on historical events. It is good for a quick update and as a refresher that will arm the reader with facts. A short 50-page book that can be read as a quick brush-up

[Annie Zaidi · Rating 3 out of 5]

The book is very short, though the narrative is from RSS literature only, but it could have been better drafted to suffice the reader's time.