Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) is a Hindu nationalist organization founded in 1925 in India. Its main goal is to promote Indian culture and values, focusing on the idea of Hindutva, or Hindu identity. The RSS conducts various activities, including social service and community building, and organizes members into local groups called "shakhas" for physical and cultural training. It has been influential in Indian politics, with links to several political parties, including the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). While supporters view it as a promoter of nationalism, critics often accuse it of fostering sectarianism.