Kamal Gavai Withdraws from RSS Centenary Event: Defending Ambedkarite Legacy Amid Controversy

Oct 02, 2025 03:27 am CST

Kamal Gavai, mother of Chief Justice of India Bhushan Gavai, has declined to attend an RSS centenary event where she was invited as chief guest. In an open letter, the 84-year-old explained her decision came after facing criticism that questioned her family's lifelong commitment to Ambedkarite principles. She emphasized that while dialogue across ideological differences is important, the controversy has led her to withdraw from the October 5 function.