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Politics
Former Minister Objects to RSS Meeting at Indore's Daily College, Mayor Pushyamitra Bhargav Responds
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 06 Nov 2026, 03:36 PM
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Former minister Priyavrat Singh wrote to the board of Daily College in Indore to protest an RSS gathering, and mayor Pushyamitra Bhargav later issued a rebuttal.
Indore's Daily College became the centre of a political dispute after an RSS meeting was scheduled on its premises. Former minister Priyavrat Singh, a member of the ruling party, sent an email to the college board expressing strong objection to the event, citing concerns over the use of an educational institution for partisan activities.
The minister's letter was made public through local media, prompting a swift reaction from the city's mayor, Pushyamitra Bhargav. In his response, the mayor defended the college's autonomy and argued that the RSS, as a cultural organization, is entitled to hold meetings in public venues, provided they follow standard procedures.
Both officials emphasized the need for clear guidelines on the use of school and college facilities for political or ideological gatherings. The college administration has not yet announced any change to the scheduled program, awaiting further clarification from the municipal authorities.
The episode reflects ongoing tensions between political leaders in Madhya Pradesh over the role of RSS-affiliated groups in public institutions, a theme that has featured in recent state-level debates.
The minister's letter was made public through local media, prompting a swift reaction from the city's mayor, Pushyamitra Bhargav. In his response, the mayor defended the college's autonomy and argued that the RSS, as a cultural organization, is entitled to hold meetings in public venues, provided they follow standard procedures.
Both officials emphasized the need for clear guidelines on the use of school and college facilities for political or ideological gatherings. The college administration has not yet announced any change to the scheduled program, awaiting further clarification from the municipal authorities.
The episode reflects ongoing tensions between political leaders in Madhya Pradesh over the role of RSS-affiliated groups in public institutions, a theme that has featured in recent state-level debates.