Double Engine in Overdrive? The RSS-BJP Tango | Walter K. Andersen | American Academic & Author

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) marks its centenary, evolving from a banned organisation to a major political force. Walter Andersen, who has chronicled the RSS for 60 years, discusses its ideology of Indian unity, internal debates, and relationship with the BJP government. The RSS's growth, organisational structure, and influence on Indian politics are examined. #IndiaTodayConcalve25 #indiatodayconclave2025 #bjp #rss100years #rsscentenary #bjprssrelations #indianpolitics #hinduunity #walteranderson #mohanbhagwat #narendramodi #rssideology #rssshakhas #hinduswayamsevaksangh #rssandminorities #rssandeducation #rsspoliticalinfluence SUBSCRIBE to India Today Conclave so you don't miss any session and make sure to enable Push Notifications, so you'll never miss a new video. All you need to do is PRESS THE BELL ICON next to the Subscribe button! Chapters: 00:00 - RSS at 100: From Banned Organisation to Having Pracharak as Prime Minister 03:26 - RSS Internal Debates: Decision-Making Process and Relationship with Government Explored 07:21 - RSS Ideology: Unity of India, Family-Like Structure Key to Growth and Influence 10:30 - RSS: Organizational Effectiveness and Stance on Caste System Explored 14:36 - RSS Success Overseas: Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh's Global Influence and Political Impact 18:17 - RSS Always Political, Includes All Indians as 'Hindus', Says Expert on Organisation