Rajasthan State PCS

• 29 Jul 2024

Rajasthan’s New Governor

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.