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CPI(M) stands for Indian nationalism, not Hindu nationalism: Yechury

“The CPI(M) stands not for Hindu nationalism but for Indian nationalism,” Yechury tweeted in a veiled attack on RSS.

Published on: Nov 8, 2016, 15:38:32 IST
By , New Delhi
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CPI(M) stands for Indian nationalism and not Hindu nationalism, its general secretary Sitaram Yechury said on Tuesday as he launched a veiled attack on RSS over its alleged efforts to implement Hindutva agenda in an intensified manner.

CPI(M) General Secretary Sitaram Yechury . (PTI File Photo)
CPI(M) General Secretary Sitaram Yechury . (PTI File Photo)

“The CPI(M) stands not for Hindu nationalism but for Indian nationalism,” Yechury tweeted without naming the Sangh.

During his address, the Rajya Sabha member had accused the Modi government of intensifying efforts to implement Hindutva agenda allegedly under the control of RSS.

“The situation has gone to an extent that the RSS is now issuing certificates of patriotism. They are propagating that Hindutva equates to Indian nationalism,” he had observed.

 
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