'There is concern about Modi’s influence in the RSS, but no rebellion', says Walter K Anderson

A recent statement by BJP president J.P. Nadda suggesting that the RSS does not need the BJP to win elections has created a stir in political circles. But Walter K. Anderson, who has worked on the RSS for decades, says too much is being read into the statement. The RSS and its affiliates’ influence in the Modi government is enormous. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Exclusive content, special privileges & more – Subscribe to ThePrint for Special benefits: https://theprint.in/subscribe/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Connect with ThePrint » Subscribe to ThePrint: https://theprint.in/subscribe/ » Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3nCMpht » Like us on Facebook:   / theprintindia   » Tweet us on Twitter:   / theprintindia   » Follow us on Instagram:   / theprintindia   » Find us on LinkedIn :   / theprint   » Subscribe to ThePrint on Telegram: https://t.me/ThePrintIndia » Find us on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2NMVlnB » Find us on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3pEOta8

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