Why did the DoPT decide to remove the 58-year-old ban on government servants associating with RSS as per Jairam Ramesh
Explore the rationale behind the DoPT's move to lift the long-standing restriction on civil servants' affiliation with RSS, as stated by Jairam Ramesh.
- The ban was considered outdated and inconsistent with democratic principles of freedom of association and expression.
- Times have changed since the ban was imposed in 1966, and the RSS is no longer viewed as a banned organization.
- The Supreme Court has clarified that the RSS is only a social organization and not any kind of mafia or criminal organization.
- Creating a level playing field for civil servants to participate in various social and cultural activities without discrimination based on ideology or political affiliation.
- Promoting inclusivity and diversity in the public sector by allowing civil servants to engage with a wide range of organizations, including the RSS.
Answered
9 months ago