Bengaluru, February 15 Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge accused the RSS of "money laundering" on Sunday, and also questioned its source of income.
He stated that the laws and the Constitution, which apply to everyone in the country, should also apply to the RSS.
"The RSS did not hoist the national flag in their office for 52 years. They teach us about patriotism," Kharge said.
Addressing a gathering at an event here, he said, "This (the RSS) has a network of more than 2,500 organizations, they are from America and England. They take money from them. I am saying – these people are involved in money laundering."
Questioning where the RSS gets its money from and how, he said, "They want us to be good citizens, pay income tax, but they want to remain free. How is this possible? We will have to question this."
Later, speaking to reporters, while pointing out that the RSS is an unregistered organization, Kharge asked, "Are they above the law or the Constitution?"
"It is good that all organizations should come under the ambit of the law and the Constitution, whether it is the RSS or any other organization. Are they above the law and the Constitution? Mohan Bhagwat (the head of the RSS) says that the RSS is a body of individuals. So, does the Bangalore Club not have to register? Do they not pay taxes?" he further asked.
Stating that his question is why the RSS is not registered, he said, "Where is their Guru Dakshina (donation) coming from?"
"Who is paying it? Why is the RSS not paying taxes? When every rupee of others is being accounted for, why is there no accountability for their money," he asked.