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'Why should a Dalit worry about RSS': BJP MP to Priyank Kharge; gets sharp 'fear none' reply

Times of India · Jun 18, 2026, 4:57 PM · Also reported by 3 other sources

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BJP MP Ramesh Jigajinagi questioned why a Dalit minister, Priyank Kharge, was concerned about the RSS, suggesting he focus on governance. Kharge responded by asserting his fearlessness, drawing strength from BR Ambedkar's ideology and questioning the RSS's stance and the implications of Jigajinagi's

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'Why should a Dalit worry about RSS': BJP MP to Priyank Kharge; gets sharp 'fear none' reply

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