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RSS against use of 'harsh' words

NAGPUR OCT. 21. The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh today disagreed with the Shiv Sena chief, Bal Thackeray's suggestion for the formation of Hindu suicide squads and the harsh words used by VHP leader, Pravin Togadia, against Congress president Sonia Gandhi.

"Mr. Thackeray's remarks (in Mumbai) appear to be a reaction to the Islamic fundamentalist terrorism, that have played havoc in the country," the RSS spokesman, M.G. Vaidya, told PTI here.

However, he said "Hindu suicide squads are not permissible. No Hindu scripture gives sanction to such terrorist activities".

On Mr. Togadia's recent utterances about Sonia Gandhi, Mr. Vaidya said one should use soft and gentle language while criticising ideological opponents.

"My personal opinion is that soft words are more effective than harsh ones used against opponents. I don't know in what context Mr. Togadia is alleged to have used those words," he added.

Asked about the VHP president, Ashok Singhal's outburst against the Prime Minister's Security Adviser, Brajesh Mishra, Mr. Vaidya said an explanation should be sought from the VHP leadership.

It had recently accused Mr. Mishra of "putting India on the United States' lap".

"There is no point in criticising an individual because he is carrying out policies of the Government. International issues and government policies are not the likes and dislikes of an individual," Mr. Vaidya said.

On the continued criticism, by the Sangh Parivar outfits, of the functioning of the NDA Government at the Centre, Mr. Vaidya said there were differences over policies. "The RSS generally expresses its views on important national matters." On the failure of the Jammu State Morcha (JSM) in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections, he said the morcha got very little time for poll preparations since it was formed on July 14. "The Congress exploited the confusion over the demand for a separate Jammu State since the JSM had a poll alliance with the BJP which had opposed any such move," he added. — PTI

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