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RSS Ideologue’s Threatening Remarks on Jantar Mantar Protest Spark Outcry
7/27/2026, 9:26:28 PM
Core Event
On Monday, July 27 2026, T.G. Mohandas, a Kerala-based ideologue of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and former head of the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) intellectual cell in the state, posted a 30-minute video on his YouTube channel “Pathrika.” In the recording he described how, if he were in control, he would impose a curfew around Jantar Mantar, issue three warnings to the crowd, and then open fire on the protestors. He further suggested that the resulting casualties would quickly restore order and that he would transport the bodies to hospitals. In a separate segment he made inflammatory remarks about women participating in the protests, claiming they “enjoy being gang-raped” and that such acts would go unreported.
Background & Context
The statements were made in the context of ongoing student demonstrations led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and other opposition groups protesting alleged irregularities in the NEET examination. The protests have been centered at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, a traditional site for public dissent. Mohandas’s video surfaced online shortly after the demonstrations intensified, prompting rapid dissemination on social-media platforms.
Official Statements & Responses
Rajya Sabha MP A.A. Rahim, who serves as national president of the Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI), said the video would be addressed both politically and legally. He noted that the Supreme Court has previously warned against hate speech and that he has forwarded the video to legal counsel for possible action. No formal response from the BJP or RSS has been reported in the sources.
Criticism & Opposition
The video generated widespread condemnation on social media and attracted criticism from political commentators and civil-society observers. Critics argue that Mohandas’s remarks reflect extremist rhetoric that threatens democratic protest rights and could incite violence. Supportive comments were also observed on his YouTube channel, indicating a polarized reaction among the public.
