Tushar Gandhi Faces Protests by RSS Supporters After Anti-Sangh Remarks

Tushar Gandhi, Mahatma Gandhi's great-grandson, faced protests from RSS supporters in Neyyattinkara for his comments criticizing the Sangh Parivar. Despite the tension and slogans demanding he retract his statement, Gandhi upheld his stance. He later announced he wouldn't pursue legal action against the protesters.

Tushar Gandhi, the great-grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, encountered protests from RSS supporters after making contentious remarks about the RSS. The incident occurred in Neyyattinkara, where Gandhi had attended a function to unveil a statue of the late Gandhian leader P Gopinathan Nair.

The tensions surfaced when Gandhi, during his speech, said the country was suffering due to a cancer, attributing this to the actions of the Sangh Parivar. His statements sparked dissatisfaction among a group linked to the Sangh Parivar, leading them to demand a retraction.

Amid chants and vehicle blockades by BJP-RSS workers, Gandhi stood firm in his beliefs, chanting "Gandhiji ki Jai" before departing. Despite the heated scenario, Gandhi chose not to seek legal recourse, though the incident drew condemnation from political figures, including K Sudhakaran MP.

(With inputs from agencies.)