RSS 360: (Revised and Updated)

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With a widespread network of thousands of local branches and millions of volunteers, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's (RSS) presence and influence are formidable. It has long been acknowledged that the best way to know the RSS is to join it. Perhaps, this is why there is very little literature on how it functions. As a senior member who has managed various responsibilities in the RSS over the years, Ratan Sharda reveals the supposedly secret world of this volunteer organisation. He presents a comprehensive view of the Sangh's philosophy, its workings and its humungous reach across India through various organisations inspired by it in a simple and easy-flowing manner, sprinkled with interesting anecdotes. His style is refreshingly unconventional and he responds to controversial issues candidly. Since the publication of the first edition in 2018, the Indian sociopolitical landscape has seen unprecedented changes-the nullification of Article 370, the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, the building of Ram Mandir and many such events. All these comprised the action points of the RSS, which have been pursued diligently over years. These changes have been landmarks, altering Indian society and the social narrative decisively. This updated and refreshed version examines these changes. RSS 360º is a compelling read, unveiling the workings of this organisation and analysing its multidimensional contributions to Indian society, nation-building and politics.

Ratan Sharda has been an RSS member since his childhood, working across various levels of the organisation for years. He has also worked as an Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) member during the Indian Emergency. Sharda was jailed during this period when he was the general secretary of his college students' union. He enjoys a wide exposure to the working style of not only the RSS but of its various affiliated organisations as well. Born in Mumbai, Sharda graduated from St. Xavier's College, Mumbai, and completed his postgraduation from Mumbai University. He has recently been awarded a PhD for his thesis 'Understanding RSS through Its Resolutions, with Focus on North East, Jammu Kashmir and Punjab'. He is the founder member of the Vishwa Adhyayan Kendra (Centre for International Studies), Mumbai, having acted as its general secretary for eight years. Sharda is a well-known face on TV panels as a commentator on national issues. As a political analyst and columnist, he contributes to the Organiser, Newsbharati, The Quint, The Print and Panchjanya, among other magazines and news magazines.

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