RSS Claims Conspiracy Behind Violence in Mhow

An RSS functionary alleged that the turmoil in Mhow during a victory rally celebrating India's ICC Champions Trophy win was a planned conspiracy. RSS leader Prakash Shastri emphasized that those celebrating were intentionally targeted. Discussions arise concerning historical figures and community perceptions.

An RSS functionary on Wednesday suggested that the violence in Mhow, Madhya Pradesh, during a celebration rally for the Indian cricket team's ICC Champions Trophy victory was a premeditated conspiracy. Authorities reported that clashes erupted on March 9 in Indore district after stones were thrown at a procession.

Prakash Shastri, the RSS's Malwa division head, expressed suspicions about the violence, asserting that the attack was part of a larger scheme. He indicated that the attackers were strategically prepared. When queried about the police handling of the incident, Shastri expressed a wait-and-watch approach regarding the investigation's outcome.

Shastri also discussed the importance of shedding outdated mentalities and misconceptions about the RSS being "anti-Muslim." He highlighted that the organization's ethos is inclusive of all societal sections.

(With inputs from agencies.)