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Faith leaders say they were ‘duped’ into attending RSS-linked event
Summary
Several faith leaders say they were misled about the nature or affiliations of an event linked to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), the ideological parent of India's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party. Their complaints center on alleged deception over the gathering's political connections.
The dispute turns on whether the organizers concealed the RSS link to secure participation from
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The episode shows how religious participation can become a tool in India's wider struggle over the RSS's political and social influence.