‘Hidden agenda in RSS opening ‘Army school’, says Akhilesh | Latest News India - Hindustan Times
close_game
close_game

‘Hidden agenda in RSS opening ‘Army school’, says Akhilesh

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By
Jul 31, 2019 07:37 AM IST

Akhilesh said there were two military schools in Rajasthan, Karnataka and one in Himachal Pradesh. Besides these, the state has four Sainik Schools.

The national president of the Samajwadi Party and MP Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday raised questions on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh’s (RSS) plan to set up an ‘Army school’ in the name of the former head of the organisation, Rajendra Singh alias Rajju Bhaiya.

Vidya Bharati, is planning to set up a school, where children will be trained to become officers in the defence forces.(PTI)
Vidya Bharati, is planning to set up a school, where children will be trained to become officers in the defence forces.(PTI)

Reportedly, the saffron organisation’s education wing, Vidya Bharati, is planning to set up a school, where children will be trained to become officers in the defence forces, in UP’s Bulandshahar— Rajendra Singh’s birthplace.

Hindustan Times - your fastest source for breaking news! Read now.

Speaking on this, the former UP chief minister said that the state already had Army schools — established during his regime. “What is the need to have a separate Army school run by the RSS in the state? What is their motive behind this?” he said in a press communique issued here.

“This plan is suspicious. It will incur Rs 40 crore expenditure. What is the point of setting up a private Army school different from the national line?” he said.

Akhilesh said there were two military schools in Rajasthan, Karnataka and one in Himachal Pradesh. Besides these, the state has four Sainik Schools, he said.

“It is a known fact that the RSS follows a divisive ideology. They played a negative role during the freedom movement,” he said, adding, “Children in such schools will learn about mob lynching, anti-social activity and hatred because the RSS is opening this school to fulfil its agenda,” he said.

“They are competing with the government schools. They have some hidden agenda. This was the reason behind the first home minister banning the RSS. After the ban was lifted, they floated different wings to carry out their activities,” he said, adding, “This is a national conspiracy.”

Unveiling Elections 2024: The Big Picture', a fresh segment in HT's talk show 'The Interview with Kumkum Chadha', where leaders across the political spectrum discuss the upcoming general elections. Watch now!

Get Current Updates on India News, Election 2024, Mukhtar Ansari Death News Live, Bihar Board 10th Result 2024 Live along with Latest News and Top Headlines from India and around the world.
SHARE THIS ARTICLE ON
Share this article
SHARE
Story Saved
Live Score
OPEN APP
Saved Articles
Following
My Reads
Sign out
New Delhi 0C
Friday, March 29, 2024
Start 14 Days Free Trial Subscribe Now
Follow Us On