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First, Shri Mohan Bhagwat is not the only individual in India who receives Z or equivalent high-level security protection. Such protection is not a matter of privilege attached to the legal status of an organisation but a matter of threat perception assessed by the competent authorities. Second, security cover is granted by the concerned ministry or department on the basis of threat assessment. It does not depend on whether the individual belongs to a registered society, trust or any other formal body. Indian citizenship and a credible security threat are the relevant considerations, not the registration status of any ideological, social or cultural organisation with which a person may be associated. Third, the suggestion that security protection to an individual must somehow be justified through the registration status of the RSS is legally untenable. Personal security is extended to individuals facing potential threats; it is not an endorsement of, nor contingent upon, the corporate or statutory character of any organisation. Further, if there is truly any violation of law by the RSS, the proper course is not just the allegations but to initiate action through the legal process. Being the Home Minister he must be aware that allegations must be supported by evidence, followed by appropriate proceedings under the law. If no such action is being initiated, it raises a legitimate question as to whether these accusations are based on law and fact or are merely political.

Dear Shri Mohan Bhagwat ji, My letter will reach you shortly. However, I thought it was important to draw your attention to this matter early. ——————————- Firstly, congratulations to the RSS on completing 100 years. An organisation that claims over 60,000 shakhas and crores of swayamsevaks must also uphold transparency and constitutional accountability. As per RSS’ highest and most important decision making body Akhil Bharatiya Pratinidhi Sabha’s 2025–26 Karnataka report, the RSS has 4,127 daily shakhas, 1,389 weekly milans, 60 monthly mandalis, 2,194 Samajotsavas with 19.61 lakh participants and held 562 route marches with 2.21 lakh uniformed participants in the state. With such scale and influence, the RSS must clarify its legal status, registration, office bearers, funding, expenditure, taxation and permissions for public activities. If citizens, labour, NGOs, trusts, temples and companies are expected to register, disclose and comply with the law, why should the RSS remain exempt? In its centenary year, the RSS must responsibly abide by the Constitution and register, disclose, pay applicable taxes and function transparently within the Constitution. As suggested in my letter, I am looking forward to hearing from @RSSorg soon. @DrMohanBhagwat @RSSorg

Dear Sir If an organisation wish to keep unregistered, it’s their lawful choice. Indian laws doesn’t mandate compulsory registration though effects of non-registration follows (which they might be aware of). They must be knowing that an unregistered entity or a group/body of individuals collectively (as they say) won’t enjoy certain rights like, buying/owning properties, opening bank accounts, can’t receive donation, no legal protection etc. However, with RSS the case is such that all associate groups/bodies/institutions/establishments etc are well registered under applicable laws with appropriate authorities managing everything with transparency. The structure, office bearers & details to what/how/when RSS does is clearly in public domain. Secondly if somebody wishes to bear the effects of non-registration what prompts you to force registration ? When they wilfully don’t not want to claim anything under registration. Anyhow a socio-cultural organisation doesn’t need to go for a registration unless the law mandates its registration compulsorily.