Apoorvanand claimed every Hindu home has a potential murderer or rapist. He blamed Hindus, Hinduism, RSS, Hindu festivals and institutions for violence against Muslims and Christians.
Calling the report disturbing and off the mark, the group urged the US government to review its basis, criticised recurring negative portrayal of Indian institutions, and stressed need for objective, evidence based assessment.
The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has published its annual report for the year 2026, wherein it recommended that the US government impose sanctions on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and the Research and Analysis Wing (RA&W).
By invoking fascist-era imagery, stripping law-and-order actions of context, and framing Hindu civil society as inherently suspect, the NYT advances a fear-driven narrative that questions India’s democratic choices without directly acknowledging or contesting them.
In a statement, Dakshin Kerala prant’s joint general secretary K B Sreekumar said that the alleged suicide note that went viral on social media right after Aji’s death, contains “dubious and baseless” accusations against the RSS. The RSS office bearer also expressed condolences and support for the deceased person’s family.