Every time they were banned, they apologized to get it revoked: B.K. Hariprasad slams RSS
Bengaluru: Congress leader and MLC B.K. Hariprasad has launched a strong attack on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), questioning its legality, sources of funding, and its claims of being a cultural organization.
Speaking to the media in New Delhi on Wednesday, Hariprasad asked, “Why do RSS members carry sticks during their route marches? Let them march without sticks if it’s truly a cultural event. The RSS is not even a registered organization — if something goes wrong during these marches, who will be held accountable?”
He further criticised the organization’s activities, saying, “They apply oil, play DJs, and dance in front of mosques and churches. Is this a cultural activity? What kind of patriotism is this? True patriotism lies in respecting the tricolor, the national anthem, and the Constitution — things they have consistently disrespected.”
The senior Congress leader alleged that the RSS gained political power through spreading hatred. “Every time the RSS was banned, they sought forgiveness and got the ban lifted. The organization is unregistered, yet it collects crores of rupees in the name of ‘Guru Dakshina’ and has built offices worth hundreds of crores. Where is this money coming from?” he questioned.
Recalling history, Hariprasad said, “It was Sardar Patel who banned the RSS. At that time, they apologized and claimed they were a cultural, not political, body. Even now, the RSS says it’s not involved in politics, but BJP leaders proudly declare themselves as RSS men. If the Taliban takes power directly, the RSS controls power indirectly.”
Backing Minister Priyank Kharge’s statement, he added, “He was right in saying that the RSS should not be allowed to operate in government premises. The man who killed Gandhi, Godse, should be declared the first terrorist. If the RSS wants to conduct route marches, they should do it along the Pakistan or China border, not in our cities. This country has law and order — they are trying to disturb it, and that’s why we oppose their marches.”
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Dr. Thumbay Moideen featured in Entrepreneur Middle East 100 NRI’s of the year
Dubai: Dr. Thumbay Moideen, Founder of Thumbay Group has been featured in this year's “The 100 NRIs by Entrepreneur Middle East.”
The annual feature recognises 100 prominent Non-Resident Indian entrepreneurs from diverse fields. Other notable names on the list include Zakariya Jokatte, Ashish Koshy, Deepak Babani, Pankaj Kundr, Faizal E. Kottikollon, Dr. Vivek Oberoi, and Prashant Goenka.
Dr. Thumbay Moideen, son of the late community leader B. Ahmed Haji Mohiudeen, is a prominent alumnus of St. Aloysius College, Mangaluru. He has earned widespread recognition in the UAE and beyond for his contributions to higher education and healthcare. He is also a recipient of the Karnataka State Rajyotsava Award 2025.
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In 1997, Dr. Moideen founded the Thumbay Group, a diversified international conglomerate that has expanded into health education, healthcare services, and medical research. In 1998, he became the first Indian invited by the rulers of Ajman to establish a medical college in the UAE, which has now grown into a university with its own network of hospitals, clinics, medical centers, and pharmacies across the country.
Dr. Moideen’s achievements have been recognised in respected publications, including Forbes Middle East and Arabian Business. He has also received an Honorary Fellowship from the International Medical Sciences Academy (IMSA) and an honorary doctorate from Amity University.
Today, Thumbay Group institutions cater to students and healthcare professionals from over 100 nationalities, contributing to workforce development and research-driven healthcare practices. Dr. Moideen is widely regarded as one of the most influential Non-Resident Indians in the Gulf, a respected voice from the Beary community, and a leading Muslim entrepreneur and educationist.
Over the past decades, he has steered Thumbay Group’s expansion into a multi-sector organisation focusing on academic medicine, research-led healthcare, and global education. His initiatives have created opportunities for thousands of healthcare professionals and students while strengthening healthcare delivery systems and academic collaboration across regions.
