Cong demands ban on RSS-ABVP in educational institutions

The Congress on Friday called for a ban on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and its student wing, the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), in educational institutions, accusing them of promoting a divisive ideology.

The demand comes amid allegations against ABVP activists for attempting to film girl students while changing costumes at a government college in Mandsaur, Madhya Pradesh.

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At a press conference addressed by Congress leaders Alka Lamba and Varun Choudhary, National Students’ Union of India President, the party criticized BJP leaders for defending the accused ABVP activists.

“It is shameful that BJP leaders are defending those who tried to violate the dignity of young girls,” said Alka Lamba. “We will not allow the BJP government in Madhya Pradesh to let these activists go scot-free. The dignity and honour of our girls cannot be compromised.”

She further referenced a recent reported sexual assault case at South Asian University in Delhi, demanding accountability from Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta.

Varun Choudhary demanded a strict crackdown, stating, “RSS and ABVP must be banned from educational institutions as they spread a divisive and harmful ideology. Additionally, Deepika Jha, an ABVP leader and DUSU joint secretary, should be rusticated for physically assaulting a professor at a Delhi University-affiliated college.”

Highlighting wider concerns, Choudhary cited a tragic incident in Kerala where an IT professional committed suicide after revealing years of sexual exploitation within RSS ‘shakhas’ and training camps.

He also alleged that NSUI activists face systematic victimization and intimidation in BJP-ruled states such as Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh for opposing the RSS’s divisive agenda in educational settings.

The Congress leaders urged the government to take immediate and stringent action against those involved and re-examine the influence of RSS and ABVP within academic institutions to ensure a safe and inclusive environment for all students.