RSS Moves Away from Hindutva With International Iftar Party

The guest-list includes 140 ambassadors from Muslim and non-Muslim countries. The iftar would be held on 2 July.

Volunteers of the Hindu nationalist organisation Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS)(Photo: Reuters)

Ahead of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls, the Rashtirya Swayamsevak Sangh is set to host an international iftar party on 2 July at Parliament House Annexe, reported India Today. Ambassadors from 140 countries, which include both Muslim and non-Muslim allies of India, have been invited to it.

The iftar would be organised by the RSS patronised Muslim Rashtriya Manch (MRM). Indresh Kumar, Sangh pracharak (volunteer) for MRM, commented on this and said:

The last Prophet had himself said that in times of internal and external disturbances, the spiritual waves of peace and calmness come from the east, from India. He said this nearly 1,400 years ago. India is a ray of hope and peace for the Muslim world. I hope this is the line of approach of all the speakers at the party.

MRM Chief Mohammad Afzal also commented on the iftar to Mail Today and mentioned the guest list.

This time we have invited ambassadors from over 140 countries, including Pakistan.

Mohammad Afzal, MRM Chief

The list of guests would also include IAS and IPS officers, vice-chancellors, along with the Vice President of India.

“We will be going and meeting them in person to extend our invitation. Not just Muslim, but non-Muslim allies and friends of India have been invited”,added Afzal.