Karnataka Minister Criticizes Savarkar, Sparks Ideological Row

Priyank Kharge, Karnataka Minister and senior Congress leader, sparked controversy by criticizing Vinayak Damodar Savarkar's role during India's independence movement, contrasting it with Subhas Chandra Bose's resistance. In response, Satyaki Savarkar, grandnephew of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, accused Kharge of smearing freedom fighters due to political frustration over being out of power. Satyaki defended his granduncle and the RSS, asserting their contributions to national defense and dismissing questions about the RSS's registration as a commercial entity. This dispute highlights ongoing ideological conflicts between political parties.