In a veiled remark against the Congress leaders criticising RSS for operating without registration, the Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday (November 9, 2025) said his organisation is recognised as a body of individuals.
"RSS was established in 1925, so do you expect us to have registered with the British government?" Mr. Bhagwat asked while replying to a question during an in-house question and answer session organised by the RSS.
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He added that after the independence, Government of India did not make registration compulsory.
"We are categorised as body of individuals, and we are a recognised organisation," Mr. Bhagwat explained.
