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RSS-inspired Hindutva charity under scanner in UK over extremist views
February 21, 2015 | By Parmjeet Singh
London: The Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (HSS) UK is reportedly facing a probe by British authorities for holding extremist views. The probe was launched after a footage caught a teacher on camera making anti- Muslim and Christian remarks to students at a camp organised by an Hindutva fountainhead Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS)-inspired charity. RSS is considered to be “ideological guide” of India’s ruling party – BJP (Bhartiya Janta Party).
As per media reports Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (HSS) UK is operating in the country since 1968. HSS is ideologically inspired by the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh ( RSS).
The commission said that in the case of HSS UK, this is new information that has been brought to its attention and that has resulted in immediate regulatory action.
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As per information Britain’s charities watchdog has opened a statutory probe against Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (HSS) after the concerns were raised on its extremist views and improper working.
A news reported by the Economic Times (ET) notes that [t]he charity came under scanner after the ITV Network in its documentary ‘Charities Behaving Badly’ showed the HSS teacher at a youth camp in Herefordshire making controversial remarks against other religions when responding to questions.
“We are disturbed at the footage we have seen – some of which is so serious it is clearly a matter for the police,” said Michelle Russell, director of investigations, monitoring and enforcement at Charity Commission.
“Rightly, the public will be concerned about the footage and the implications for public trust and confidence in these charities, and the potential impact on the charity sector more generally. We can reassure the public that we take these issues seriously,” she said.
The statutory inquiry will investigate comments made by the individual invited to speak at the charity event in the presence of the charity’s beneficiaries and the management and oversight by the trustees of such events.
“These kinds of incidents illustrate why it is important for the regulator to have the right tools to do the job. There are currently loopholes in the existing regulatory framework which we are seeking to close by looking for increased powers in the draft Protection of Charities Bill,” Russell said.
The commission said that in the case of HSS UK, this is new information that has been brought to its attention and that has resulted in immediate regulatory action.
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Related Topics: HIndu Swayamsewak Sangh (HSS), Hindutva, RSS, United Kingdom
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