国会议员将RSS比作“基地”组织, 引发反弹及选举紧张升级。 Congress MP compares RSS to Al-Qaeda, sparking backlash and escalating election tensions.

国会议员马尼卡姆·塔戈尔(Manickam Tagore)将RSS与“基地”组织比较, 引发争议, 表示该组织“建立在仇恨和散布仇恨之上”, Congress MP Manickam Tagore sparked controversy by comparing the RSS to Al-Qaeda, stating the organization is "built on hatred and spreads hatred," in a statement that drew sharp reactions from BJP leaders who dismissed it as baseless and inflammatory. 这些言论在一次公开讲话中发表,被视为对高级政党领导人的微妙批评,他们以前曾赞扬救济和社会服务组织的组织力量。 The remarks, made during a public address, were seen as a subtle critique of senior party leaders who have previously praised the RSS's organizational strength. 该评论在即将到来的州选举之前加剧了政治紧张。 The comment has intensified political tensions ahead of upcoming state elections.