‘Danger to India Is Hindu Right-Wing Communalism’: Hamid Ansari Recalls AG Noorani’s RSS Writings
Former Vice President Hamid Ansari addressed the A.G. Noorani Memorial Lecture in New Delhi on Thursday, where he recalled the late constitutional expert and historian’s writings on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), communalism and the political concerns of Muslims in India.
Former Vice President Hamid Ansari addressed the A.G. Noorani Memorial Lecture in New Delhi on Thursday, where he recalled the late constitutional expert and historian’s writings on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), communalism and the political concerns of Muslims in India. Ansari referred to Noorani’s 2019 book The RSS: A Menace to India and quoted a passage from its introduction while discussing Noorani’s assessment of the political climate. The book, published by LeftWord Books, examines the RSS, its history and its relationship with Indian politics.
Hamid Ansari Recalls A.G. Noorani’s RSS Writings
During the lecture, Ansari cited Noorani’s reference to former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru’s concerns about the political influence of Hindu right-wing communalism. Quoting Nehru, Ansari said: “The danger to India, mark you, it is not communism, it is Hindu right-wing communalism.”
Ansari made the remarks while reflecting on Noorani’s 2019 work and its discussion of the RSS and Indian politics. Noorani was known for his writings on constitutional issues, communalism, minority rights and the political history of modern India. Ansari’s reference to the book also brought attention to Noorani’s assessment of concerns he associated with sections of India’s Muslim community. 'Fight of Ideology': Rahul Gandhi Accuses BJP of 'Murder of Constitution,' Slams Maharashtra Power Grab.
Ansari’s Remarks Could Trigger Fresh Political Debate
The remarks are likely to draw political attention as they revisit Noorani’s criticism of the RSS and invoke Nehru’s warning about Hindu right-wing communalism. Noorani’s book and Ansari’s comments at its 2019 launch had previously generated debate over the RSS, nationalism, constitutional values and the place of minorities in India’s political framework. The latest remarks could similarly lead to political reactions and renewed discussion around the RSS, communalism and the interpretation of India’s constitutional and political framework. “Dharma Remains from Beginning to End of Life”: RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat at Yuva Dharma Sansad Programme.
‘It Is Hindu Right-Wing Communalism’
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What Was A.G. Noorani’s 2019 Book About?
The RSS: A Menace to India was published in 2019 and runs to more than 500 pages. The book examines the history and development of the RSS, including its ideology, organisation and relationship with Indian politics. The book also discusses the views of figures including B.R. Ambedkar and Jawaharlal Nehru and draws on documents relating to the organisation.
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