<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi released a special postage stamp and a commemorative coin of Rs 100 on Wednesday, featuring 'Bharat Mata' on Indian currency, to mark the centenary celebrations of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). On one side, the Rs 100 coin bears the national emblem, while the reverse depicts a majestic image of Bharat Mata in Varada Mudra with a lion, while swayamsevaks are shown bowing before her in devotion and commitment.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"For the first time in the history of independent India, the image of Bharat Mata has been featured on Indian currency, which marks a moment of great pride and historical significance," PM Modi said at the launch, PTI reported.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The coin also carries the RSS motto "Rashtray Swaha, Idam Rashtraya, Idam Na Mama”, which means, "Everything is dedicated to the nation, Everything is the nation's, Nothing is mine". Meanwhile, the commemorative postal stamp showcases RSS swayamsevaks' taking part in the 1963 Republic Day Parade, highlighting the historic contributions of the organisation.</p><h3>Opposition calls it an insult to the Constitution</h3><p>However, the move has sparked political debate as the Opposition objected to it and labelled it an attempt to glorify the RSS at an event hosted by the Ministry of Culture, which was attended by RSS general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale. In a series of posts, the Congress underscored that the RSS had not played a role in India's freedom struggle against British colonial rule.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The Communist Party of India (Marxist) also labelled the release of the stamp and the coin as "grave injury and insult" to the Constitution, a lawbook the Sangh "never accepted".</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The CPI(M) politburo stated that the portrayal of ‘Bharat Mata’ represents "a Hindu goddess image propagated by the RSS as a symbol of its sectarian concept of a Hindutva Rashtra”. It further argued that the postal stamp featuring uniformed RSS volunteers at the 1963 Republic Day parade distorts historical facts.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“This is based on the lie that (PM Jawaharlal) Nehru invited the RSS to participate in the 1963 Republic Day parade as recognition of its patriotism during the India-China war… Their presence, if at all, was unreported and incidental," it added.</p>

Along with the 'Bharat Mata' image, the coin also carries the RSS motto "Rashtray Swaha, Idam Rashtraya, Idam Na Mama”, which means, "Everything is dedicated to the nation, Everything is the nation's, Nothing is mine"

Prime Minister Narendra Modi released a special postage stamp and a commemorative coin of Rs 100 on Wednesday, featuring 'Bharat Mata' on Indian currency, to mark the centenary celebrations of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). On one side, the Rs 100 coin bears the national emblem, while the reverse depicts a majestic image of Bharat Mata in Varada Mudra with a lion, while swayamsevaks are shown bowing before her in devotion and commitment. "For the first time in the history of independent India, the image of Bharat Mata has been featured on Indian currency, which marks a moment of great pride and historical significance," PM Modi said at the launch, PTI reported. The coin also carries the RSS motto "Rashtray Swaha, Idam Rashtraya, Idam Na Mama”, which means, "Everything is dedicated to the nation, Everything is the nation's, Nothing is mine". Meanwhile, the commemorative postal stamp showcases RSS swayamsevaks' taking part in the 1963 Republic Day Parade, highlighting the historic contributions of the organisation. Opposition calls it an insult to the Constitution However, the move has sparked political debate as the Opposition objected to it and labelled it an attempt to glorify the RSS at an event hosted by the Ministry of Culture, which was attended by RSS general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale. In a series of posts, the Congress underscored that the RSS had not played a role in India's freedom struggle against British colonial rule. The Communist Party of India (Marxist) also labelled the release of the stamp and the coin as "grave injury and insult" to the Constitution, a lawbook the Sangh "never accepted". The CPI(M) politburo stated that the portrayal of ‘Bharat Mata’ represents "a Hindu goddess image propagated by the RSS as a symbol of its sectarian concept of a Hindutva Rashtra”. It further argued that the postal stamp featuring uniformed RSS volunteers at the 1963 Republic Day parade distorts historical facts. “This is based on the lie that (PM Jawaharlal) Nehru invited the RSS to participate in the 1963 Republic Day parade as recognition of its patriotism during the India-China war… Their presence, if at all, was unreported and incidental," it added.

<p>Along with the 'Bharat Mata' image, the coin also carries the RSS motto "Rashtray Swaha, Idam Rashtraya, Idam Na Mama”, which means, "Everything is dedicated to the nation, Everything is the nation's, Nothing is mine"</p>

PM Modi unveils Rs 100 coin with ‘Bharat Mata’ image, opposition calls it 'insult to Constitution'

<p>Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) workers on Thursday created a ruckus outside the Saint Mary College in Madhya Pradesh&rsquo;s Vidisha after they were denied the permission to hold aarti of Bharat Mata.</p>

<p>Furious over the denial, activists in large numbers gathered outside the college to protest against the administration, as reported by ANI.</p>

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<p>Despite police&#39;intervention, ABVP workers did not stop from entering the college premises, resulting in a clash with the officials.&nbsp;</p>

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Workers in large numbers gathered outside the college to protest against the administration

Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) workers on Thursday created a ruckus outside the Saint Mary College in Madhya Pradesh’s Vidisha after they were denied the permission to hold aarti of Bharat Mata. Furious over the denial, activists in large numbers gathered outside the college to protest against the administration, as reported by ANI. Vidisha: Ruckus at Saint Mary College after college authorities allegedly denied permission to ABVP workers for an aarti of Bharat Mata #MadhyaPradesh pic.twitter.com/PgmAQgJ2Og — ANI (@ANI) January 4, 2018 × Despite police'intervention, ABVP workers did not stop from entering the college premises, resulting in a clash with the officials. More details are awaited.

ABVP creates ruckus after Saint Mary College denies permission to hold 'aarti' of Bharat Mata

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PM Modi unveils Rs 100 coin with ‘Bharat Mata’ image, opposition calls it 'insult to Constitution'

ABVP creates ruckus after Saint Mary College denies permission to hold 'aarti' of Bharat Mata