First, they claimed that the oath does not exist and that I faked it. When I showed proofs, they admitted that the oath exists but then accused me of making it public.
I posted what is already in public domain. Here is a Swayamsevak taking the oath.
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I posted what is already in public domain. Here is a Swayamsevak taking the oath.
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Unfortunately, not everybody is blessed with common sense.
These sentences are all correct at different periods. They are not mutually exclusive.
Here are facts:
In early days, this was a mandatory secret oath taken by RSS members(source: national archives & RSS literature)
These sentences are all correct at different periods. They are not mutually exclusive.
Here are facts:
In early days, this was a mandatory secret oath taken by RSS members(source: national archives & RSS literature)
After independence, a couple of words were changed in the oath. People joining training camps took it
But as organization expanded, the oath became mandatory only for top functionaries in inner circles.
However, it did not go out of vogue. It was retained in different circles.
But as organization expanded, the oath became mandatory only for top functionaries in inner circles.
However, it did not go out of vogue. It was retained in different circles.
In the video, the oath has been administered privately. There are only two people. One dictating the oath and another taking it. It was not a public ceremony. It is a private affair even in this video. Laxity( shooting it and posting it on YT) does not discount its private nature
And yes, there are also variations. It is generally administered to people going to training camps, but there are certain regional and departmental variations here too.
Departments give an impression of autonomy and decentralisation to a certain extent
Departments give an impression of autonomy and decentralisation to a certain extent
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