RSS mouthpiece attacks US, accuses Washington of promoting terrorism
Silence from Modi draws attention
New Delhi: The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has launched a sharp attack on the United States, accusing it of promoting terrorism and dictatorship, in a marked departure from the admiration some Hindutva groups once expressed for US president Donald Trump, including public prayers in his favour.
In an editorial published in its mouthpiece Organiser, the RSS argued that the American-led unipolar order is weakening, citing trade wars, sanctions, and regime change operations as signs of decline. It also dismissed global institutions such as the United Nations and the World Trade Organisation as “irrelevant and ineffective.”
The piece alleged that Washington’s policies have fuelled global instability, pointing to ongoing conflicts including the Russia–Ukraine war, the Israel–Hamas war, and Israel–Iran tensions. While contrasting the US with China—accused of pursuing a “debt-trap” strategy and lacking credible mechanisms for long-term stability. The editorial claimed India’s own foreign policy moves, such as Surgical Strikes, Operation Sindoor, and its emphasis on strategic autonomy, reflect a rising national consciousness.
The timing of the criticism has raised eyebrows as Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a former RSS pracharak, has maintained public silence on both Trump’s claim of mediating between India and Pakistan and on the steep tariffs imposed on Indian exports, despite opposition demands for him to respond.
The remarks also come amid speculation over strains between the RSS leadership and the BJP under Modi, following RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s recent statement about stepping aside at the age of 75, a comment widely seen as potentially aimed at the Prime Minister, who will reach the same age this September.
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Rickelton's ton in vain as SRH beat MI by 6 wickets
Mumbai (PTI): Ryan Rickelton's whirlwind unbeaten ton was overshadowed by Heinrich Klaasen's unbeaten 65 as Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Mumbai Indians by six wickets in an IPL match here on Wednesday.
Chasing an imposing 244-run target, Travis Head (76 off 30) and Abhishek Sharma (45 off 24) shared 129 runs for the opening wicket to set the platform for SRH.
Klaasen (65 not out off 30 balls) then displayed his all-round hitting abilities to guide SRH home with the help of Nitish Kumar Reddy (21) and Salil Arora (30 not out off 10) in 18.4 overs.
Earlier, Rickelton's knock powered MI to 243 for five.
MI rode on a 93-run stand between Rickelton (123 not out off 55 balls) and Will Jacks (46 off 22) in 7.1 overs for the opening stand to power the side.
MI skipper Hardik Pandya scored a valuable 31 off 15 balls before being dismissed.
Praful Hinge (2/54), Eshan Malinga (1/29), Sakib Hasan (1/39) and Nitish Kumar Reddy (1/31) were the wicket-takers for SRH.
Brief Scores:
Mumbai Indian: 243 for 5 in 20 overs (Ryan Rickelton 123 not out; Praful Hinge 2/54).
Sunrisers Hyderabad: 249 for 4 in 18.4 overs (Travis Head 76, Heinrich Klaasen 65 not out; AM Ghazanfar 2/51).
