Karnataka CM's Son Compares RSS to Taliban: Calls for Regulatory Oversight Spark Political Controversy

Oct 13, 2025 05:15 pm CST

Karnataka Chief Minister's son Yathindra Siddaramaiah has ignited controversy by comparing the RSS to the Taliban, claiming both organizations impose rigid religious interpretations. The remarks, made during a Taliban official's India visit, have prompted Congress leaders to demand official registration and restrictions on RSS activities, while BJP officials strongly condemn the comparison as an attack on nationalism.