Rajasthan
Rajasthan’s New Governor
- 29 Jul 2024
- 3 min read
Why in News?
Recently, President Droupadi Murmu appointed the veteran Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leader Haribhau Kisanrao Bagde as the new governor of Rajasthan.
Key Points
- The Governor’s appointment, his powers and everything related to the office of Governor have been discussed under Article 153 to Article 162 of the Indian Constitution.
- The role of the Governor is quite similar to that of the President of India. The Governor performs the same duties as the President, but for the State.
- The Governor stands as executive head of a State and the working remains the same as of the office of President of India.
- Under the Constitution of India, the governing machinery is the same as that of the Central Government.
- It is stated that the Governor has a dual role.
- He is the constitutional head of the state, bound by the advice of his council of ministers.
- He functions as a vital link between the Union Government and the State Government.
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS)
- About:
- RSS is a Hindu nationalist volunteer organisation founded in 1925 in Nagpur by Dr. K.B. Hedgewar in response to perceived threats to Hindu culture and society, particularly during British colonial rule.
- It aims to promote the idea of Hindutva, which emphasises Hindu cultural and national identity.
- Pre-Independence Era:
- The organization played a significant role in social and cultural mobilisation among Hindus. It focused on community service, education, and the promotion of Hindu values.
- Post-Independence:
- After India's independence in 1947, the RSS faced scrutiny, especially after the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi by Nathuram Godse in 1948. The organisation was banned for a short period but was later reinstated.
- Ideology:
- The central ideology of the RSS, articulated by Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, promotes the idea that India is fundamentally a Hindu nation.
- The RSS emphasises the importance of Indian culture and heritage, aiming to unite people under a common national identity.
- The organization engages in various social service activities, including education, health care, and disaster relief, promoting the idea of "Seva" (service) among its members.
