- 'Will protect freedom of expression of RSS'
- Rahul Gandhi's statement sparks political debate
- 'Everyone has the right to freedom of expression'
Rahul Gandhi News Marathi: Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi On Thursday (August 13, 2026), the Constructive Congress session held at Mavlankar Hall in Delhi lashed out at the Central Government, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). On this occasion, his statement regarding the RSS on the issue of freedom of expression has given a new color to the political discussion.
'Will protect freedom of expression of RSS'
Rahul Gandhi said that everyone should have the right to express their opinion. If there is an attempt to take the expression of RSS outside the country, we will also protect them, because RSS also has the right to freedom of expression, he said. Rahul Gandhi's statement is currently being discussed in political circles. Interestingly, in the same speech, he also strongly criticized the current role of the RSS.
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'Old RSS is over'
Rahul Gandhi claimed that the erstwhile RSS is no more. According to him, the influence of big capitalists on the organization has increased. He also alleged that demonetisation and the implementation of GST have greatly affected small traders and businessmen. Rahul Gandhi alleged that the RSS and Prime Minister Narendra Modi were working for big industrialists and corporate interests.
'Everyone deserves freedom of expression'
Stating that his party does not want to prevent anyone from speaking, Rahul Gandhi took the stand that 'everyone should have freedom of expression'. On this occasion, he also referred to the student agitation on Jantar-Mantar in Delhi. Rahul Gandhi alleged that the students wanted to present their stand but were not allowed to do so by the government.
Modi and Shah are also targeted
Rahul Gandhi as Prime Minister Narendra Modi And also strongly criticized Amit Shah. He claimed that the central government has realized that the citizens of the country are expressing themselves more and more. Taunting that Prime Minister Narendra Modi does not sleep at night, Rahul Gandhi said there are many reasons behind it. He also criticized Amit Shah's absence from Parliament.
'Our job is very simple'
In the constructive Congress session, Rahul Gandhi also commented on the upcoming political role of the Congress. Saying 'our work is very simple', he used the language to increase political pressure on the rulers. He claimed that people in India are now expressing themselves more freely and this is becoming a challenge for the rulers.
'Engagement is not foreign policy'
Rahul Gandhi also made an ironic comment on Modi government's foreign policy. Just hugging leaders is not foreign policy, he quipped. During his speech, he tried to clarify the point by hugging Congress leader Sandeep Dixit.
Chances of political controversy due to the statement
Rahul Gandhi's statement 'I will protect freedom of expression of RSS' is likely to be discussed politically. Because on the one hand, he accused the RSS of working for corporate interests, on the other hand, he defended the organization's freedom of expression. So what is the political meaning of Rahul Gandhi's statement and what is the reaction from BJP or RSS?
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