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enemy on the side of the Indian soldiers. The RSS kept the supply lines moving

and carried arms and ammunition for the soldiers through hazardous areas.

(Andersen and Damle 53) In the closing months of 1947, senior political figures

became increasingly outspoken about the danger of the RSS becoming an

independent political force. The national Herald of Lucknow expressed this fear

in editorials published. It compared the RSS with the paramilitary form of the

German Nazi party. The RSS had been accused of being a secret society in that

what they said or showed was mostly meant to hide the reality. The daily

activities of the RSS were said to be a means of organizing Hindu society and

promoting Hindu culture. To be political is no crime, and in a democracy every

individual and association has the right to act politically. However, the RSS

has been accused of being an organization that tries to camouflage its

characters and objectives, thus giving many, every reason to be suspicious of

its on goings. Many felt that the RSS had all the characteristics of a fascist

organization. (Goyal 14) Many senior RSS figures maintained a hesitant attitude

regarding party politics in Independent India. Many felt that this was a corrupt

system and the RSS should have no involvement. Nevertheless, the more activist

youths were demanding some RSS involvement in politics. The main objective was

to gain political protection as the RSS was banned after the assassination of

Mahatma Gandhi; an event many people held the RSS responsible for. The RSS was

reinstated only after presenting a new constitution to the government which

stated that it was a non-political, cultural organization and would preach

religious tolerance. (Brown 348) But by this time contempt for the RSS had risen

to the most top level of government?Prime Minister Jawarhalal Nehru. Nehru and

his successors would all keep a watchful eye on the RSS with continuous

scrutinizing and banning of many of its activities. The RSS maintained a strong

relation and presence with student groups. These groups were a pool for new

membership for the Sangh. The RSS wanted to expand its base and get involved

with the masses of India. It was very successful in aligning itself with several